Find out how popular the last name Paneto is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Paneto.

Paneto, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Paneto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paneto in America

Paneto is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paneto surname appeared 372 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Paneto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paneto to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Paneto

The surname PANETO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "panetto," which means "small bread roll" or "loaf of bread." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a baker or had some association with the baking trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PANETO surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dating back to the late 13th century. The document mentions a man named Giovanni PANETO, who was a respected baker within the city's guild system. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, the PANETO surname appeared in several records from the town of Pavia, located in the northern Italian region of Lombardy. One notable individual was Marco PANETO, a wealthy merchant who traded in grain and other foodstuffs. His descendants continued to use the surname for several generations, becoming prominent members of the local community.

During the Renaissance period, the PANETO name gained prominence in the city of Florence. In the 16th century, a family of artists and sculptors bearing the PANETO surname rose to prominence. The most famous among them was Giovanni PANETO (1495-1569), a skilled sculptor who created several works that adorned churches and public buildings in Florence.

In the 17th century, a branch of the PANETO family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves in the city of Palermo. One notable figure from this lineage was Antonio PANETO (1622-1698), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in the Baroque style.

Another significant individual with the PANETO surname was Maria PANETO (1782-1856), a poet and writer who lived in the city of Naples during the early 19th century. Her works, which often celebrated the beauty of the Italian landscape and culture, were widely acclaimed and earned her a place among the literary elite of her time.

Throughout its history, the PANETO surname has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, from bakers and merchants to artists, architects, and writers. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paneto

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Paneto.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Paneto was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Paneto has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Paneto was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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