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

Panetta, 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 Panetta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panetta in America

Panetta is the 17311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panetta surname appeared 1,635 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Panetta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panetta 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 Panetta

The surname Panetta has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Liguria region, where it was first recorded in the early 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "panis," meaning bread, suggesting that the name likely referred to a baker or someone involved in the bread-making trade.

One of the earliest known references to the Panetta name can be found in a document dated 1235 from the city of Genoa, where a certain Guglielmo Panetta was mentioned as a baker. This provides evidence of the name's association with the baking profession during that period.

In the 14th century, the Panetta family was well-established in the town of Chiavari, located in the Riviera di Levante area of Liguria. A notable member of the family was Simone Panetta (1335-1412), a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy and politics.

By the 15th century, the Panetta name had spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. One notable figure from this era was Girolamo Panetta (1470-1538), a renowned scholar and humanist from Bologna, who wrote extensively on philosophy and classical literature.

In the 17th century, the Panetta family had established a presence in the city of Naples, where Domenico Panetta (1607-1672) was a respected lawyer and judge known for his expertise in civil law.

Another notable individual with the Panetta surname was Giuseppe Panetta (1772-1834), a Neapolitan artist and painter who gained recognition for his works depicting historical and mythological scenes.

As the Panetta family continued to expand throughout Italy, various spelling variations emerged, such as Pannetta, Paneta, and Panetti, reflecting regional linguistic differences.

It is worth noting that while the Panetta name has a long history in Italy, it has also been adopted by individuals of other nationalities over time, particularly in regions with strong Italian immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panetta

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

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 Panetta 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 Panetta 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 Panetta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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