2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pasato
An Italian surname derived from the past tense of the verb "passare," suggesting a person who traveled or passed through.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Pasato. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pasato 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
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Pasato in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pasato, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pasato
The surname Pasato has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "passato," which means "past" or "bygone." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a place that was once significant or to someone who was associated with a historical event or era.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Veneto and Lombardy. Some of the earliest mentions include a record from 1187 in the town of Verona, which refers to a "Pasato de Montecchio," and another from 1211 in Milan, mentioning a "Petrus Pasato."
In the 13th century, the name appeared in several manuscripts and records from the city-state of Venice. One notable example is the "Libro d'Oro," a register of Venetian noblemen, which includes the name "Pasato" among its entries.
During the Renaissance period, the Pasato family gained prominence in the city of Padua, where they were involved in the wool trade and held influential positions in local government. One of the most notable figures from this time was Antonio Pasato (1508-1572), a renowned humanist scholar and professor at the University of Padua.
Another significant figure bearing the surname Pasato was Giovanni Battista Pasato (1592-1647), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In the 18th century, the name surfaced in Naples, where a family of architects and engineers flourished. The most prominent among them was Ferdinando Pasato (1734-1813), who designed several notable buildings in the city, including the Church of San Francesco di Paola.
As the name spread across Italy, it encountered variations in spelling, such as Passato, Passati, and Pasati. Additionally, some regions saw the emergence of place names associated with the surname, like Pasato di Polesine in the Veneto region.
Throughout history, the Pasato surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and professionals. Their contributions have left a lasting impact on the cultural and historical fabric of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pasato
Among Census respondents with the surname Pasato, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Two or More Races (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Pasato 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 Pasato surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.9% · 112
- White4.2% · 5
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pasato
Pasato appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,207 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,207 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 Pasato 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 | #138,304 | #143,511 | -3.8% |
| Count | 121 | 118 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pasato bearers went from 121 to 118 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,207 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #143,511.
FAQ
Pasato surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pasato?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Pasato. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Pasato?
Pasato ranks #143,511 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 118 people with the surname Pasato. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), 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 Pasato.
Has Pasato become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pasato went from 121 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Pasato?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pasato, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.9%. The next largest groups are White (4.2%) and Two or More Races (0.8%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pasato in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.9% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pasato appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.9%), White (4.2%), Two or More Races (0.8%). 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 Pasato (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 Pasato mean?
An Italian surname derived from the past tense of the verb "passare," suggesting a person who traveled or passed through. 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 Pasato (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 Americans have the surname Pasato?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.