2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Panighetti
An Italian surname derived from the word "panighetto", meaning a small loaf of bread.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Panighetti. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Panighetti surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Panighetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Panighetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Black (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Panighetti
The surname Panighetti has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pane," meaning bread, and the suffix "-etti," which is a diminutive form indicating a smaller version or a diminished sense of the root word. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a baker or someone associated with the bread-making trade.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Panighetti can be found in the archives of the city of Parma, in northern Italy, where a certain Giovanni Panighetti was mentioned in a document dated 1387. This document pertained to a property transaction, indicating that the Panighetti family had already established itself in the region by that time.
Another notable reference to the Panighetti name appears in a historical record from the city of Piacenza, also in northern Italy, dating back to the late 15th century. The record mentions a nobleman named Niccolò Panighetti, who was involved in local politics and held a position of authority within the city's governing council.
During the Renaissance period, the Panighetti family gained prominence in the region of Lombardy, particularly in the city of Milan. One prominent figure from this era was Girolamo Panighetti, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived between 1520 and 1583. His works, including several religious sculptures and altarpieces, can still be admired in various churches and museums throughout Milan and its surrounding areas.
In the 17th century, the Panighetti name surfaced in the city of Genoa, where a merchant by the name of Francesco Panighetti was recorded in the city's trade records. His business dealings involved the import and export of various goods, contributing to the city's thriving maritime trade.
Another notable figure bearing the Panighetti surname was Bartolomeo Panighetti, a renowned architect who lived from 1668 to 1738. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Turin, including the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi and the Palazzo Carignano.
While the Panighetti name has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns. However, the focus of this report remains on the historical origins and notable figures associated with this surname within Italy and its various regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Panighetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Panighetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Black (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Panighetti bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Panighetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.2% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 11
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Panighetti
Panighetti appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+11 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,870 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+5 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,092 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 1,870 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.3%) | Up 2,092 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Panighetti surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #142,049 | 1.5% |
| Count | 115 | 120 | 4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Panighetti bearers went from 115 to 120 (+4.3% change). The surname moved up 2,092 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #142,049.
FAQ
Panighetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Panighetti?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Panighetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Panighetti?
Panighetti ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Panighetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Panighetti.
Has Panighetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Panighetti went from 115 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 5 (+4.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #144,141 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Panighetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Panighetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Black (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Panighetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Panighetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.2%), Hispanic (9.2%), Black (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Panighetti (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Panighetti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "panighetto", meaning a small loaf of bread. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Panighetti (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Panighetti?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Panighetti on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.