2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pasqualetto
A diminutive Italian surname derived from the male given name Pasquale, meaning "born at Easter".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Pasqualetto. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pasqualetto 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Pasqualetto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pasqualetto, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pasqualetto
The surname Pasqualetto originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "Pasqua," which means "Easter," and the diminutive suffix "-etto," indicating a smaller or endearing form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pasqualetto can be found in a document from the city of Treviso, dated 1325, where a certain "Matteo Pasqualetto" is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period in the Veneto region.
In the 15th century, the Pasqualetto family was prominent in the city of Udine, located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Historical records mention a "Giovanni Pasqualetto" who served as a notary and diplomat in the service of the Venetian Republic during the mid-1400s.
The name Pasqualetto has also been linked to various place names in the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions, such as the small town of Pasqualetto di Cinto Caomaggiore, located near Pordenone. This suggests that the surname may have originated from a specific location or estate bearing a similar name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Pasqualetto. One such figure was Lorenzo Pasqualetto (1537-1595), a renowned architect and sculptor from Veneto who worked on several churches and palaces in the region, including the Church of San Giacomo dall'Orio in Venice.
Another notable Pasqualetto was Girolamo Pasqualetto (1619-1691), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, Domenico Pasqualetto (1826-1892) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various ministerial positions during the early years of the unified Italian state.
More recently, Mario Pasqualetto (1907-1997) was an Italian architect and urban planner who was influential in the reconstruction and urban development of several cities in northern Italy after World War II.
It is worth noting that while the surname Pasqualetto has its roots in the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond due to migration and diaspora over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pasqualetto
Among Census respondents with the surname Pasqualetto, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Pasqualetto 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 Pasqualetto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.7% · 98
- Two or more races5.3% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pasqualetto
Pasqualetto 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-13 bearers (-11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 22,648 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+8 bearers (+7.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,686 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-11.0%) | Down 22,648 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.6%) | Up 7,686 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 Pasqualetto 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 | #154,907 | #147,221 | 5.0% |
| Count | 105 | 113 | 7.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pasqualetto bearers went from 105 to 113 (+7.6% change). The surname moved up 7,686 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #147,221.
FAQ
Pasqualetto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pasqualetto?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Pasqualetto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Pasqualetto?
Pasqualetto ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Pasqualetto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Pasqualetto.
Has Pasqualetto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pasqualetto went from 105 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 8 (+7.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Pasqualetto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pasqualetto, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Pasqualetto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.7% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pasqualetto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.7%), Two or More Races (5.3%), Hispanic (3.5%). 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 Pasqualetto (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 Pasqualetto mean?
A diminutive Italian surname derived from the male given name Pasquale, meaning "born at Easter". 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 Pasqualetto (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 are called Pasqualetto?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Pasqualetto on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.