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

Pasquarosa, 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 Pasquarosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pasquarosa in America

Pasquarosa is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pasquarosa surname appeared 103 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pasquarosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pasquarosa 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 Pasquarosa

The surname Pasquarosa has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "Pasqua" and "rosa," which together translate to "Easter rose." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was born or celebrated on Easter Sunday, with the rose symbolizing the rebirth and renewal associated with the holiday.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pasquarosa can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a certain Giovanni Pasquarosa was mentioned in a document dated 1328. This provides evidence that the name was already in use by the 14th century.

In the 15th century, there is a record of a Florentine artist named Bartolomeo Pasquarosa, who was a painter and fresco artist active in the mid-1400s. His work can still be seen in various churches and public buildings throughout Tuscany.

Another notable figure with this surname was Alessandro Pasquarosa, a 16th-century scholar and professor of rhetoric at the University of Pisa. He was born in 1521 and is remembered for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his published works on the art of oratory.

In the 17th century, there was a prominent Pasquarosa family based in the town of Montalcino, near Siena. One member of this family, Pietro Pasquarosa, was a respected vintner and landowner, known for producing some of the finest wines in the region during the late 1600s.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Pasquarosa can be found in records from the city of Lucca, where a Giuseppe Pasquarosa was a respected lawyer and judge. He served on the city's judicial council and was known for his fair and impartial rulings.

Throughout its history, the surname Pasquarosa has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Tuscany, particularly in the areas around Siena, Florence, and Lucca. While it may not be a widely known name outside of Italy, it holds a rich heritage and connection to the region's cultural and historical traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pasquarosa

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

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

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