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

Paone, 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 Paone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paone in America

Paone is the 16250th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paone surname appeared 1,776 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 Paone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paone 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 Paone

The surname Paone originated in Italy and has its roots in the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pavone," which means peacock. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who kept or traded in peacocks or had a particular connection to these colorful birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Paone surname can be found in the 13th century, where it appeared in historical documents from the region of Tuscany. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Pavone" or "Pavoni," reflecting its close ties to the Italian word for peacock.

In the 14th century, the name began to spread beyond Tuscany and could be found in records from other parts of Italy, such as Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. This was a period when surnames were becoming more widespread and hereditary, suggesting that the Paone family had established itself as a distinct lineage.

Notable individuals with the Paone surname include Giovanni Battista Paone (1554-1637), a renowned Italian painter from Genoa who was known for his religious works and portraits. Paone's paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another historical figure was Girolamo Paone (1675-1738), a Baroque architect from Naples who designed several churches and palaces in the city, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Sanità and the Palazzo Mastrilli.

In the 19th century, Antonio Paone (1820-1892) was a respected Italian sculptor who created numerous works depicting religious and mythological figures. Many of his sculptures can be found in museums and public spaces throughout Italy.

The Paone name also has connections to certain place names in Italy. For instance, there is a town called Pavone Canavese in the region of Piedmont, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in that area.

Throughout its history, the Paone surname has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in regions like Tuscany, Lombardy, and Campania. While variations in spelling and pronunciation have occurred over time, the name's connection to the peacock and its Italian roots have remained consistent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paone

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

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

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