2000
#94,227
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 180
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Pasquesi
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "Pasqua" meaning Easter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 247 Americans carry the last name Pasquesi. That puts it at #91,884 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,387,669 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pasquesi 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
247
1 in 1,387,669
Census rank
#91,884
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
215
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 215 bearers of the surname Pasquesi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 91884th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pasquesi, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pasquesi
The surname Pasquesi has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "Pasqua," which means Easter, likely indicating a connection to someone either born or baptized around the Easter season.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pasquesi can be found in the historic records of the city of Florence, where a family bearing this surname resided in the 14th century. The name appeared in various documents and manuscripts from this era, often associated with prominent members of the Florentine society.
In the 15th century, records show a notable individual named Giovanni Pasquesi (1422-1489), a skilled sculptor and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Florence during the Renaissance period.
As the Pasquesi family spread across different regions of Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Pasquesi, Pasquezi, and Pasquezzi. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of individual scribes who recorded the name.
In the late 16th century, a branch of the Pasquesi family settled in the town of Montepulciano, located in the Tuscan region of Italy. One notable member from this lineage was Giulio Pasquesi (1567-1631), a renowned painter whose works adorned several churches and palaces in the area.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Pasquesi name appeared in various records across different Italian cities, including Rome, Naples, and Venice. One of the most prominent figures from this era was Gabriele Pasquesi (1723-1798), a respected lawyer and academic who authored several influential legal texts.
As the Pasquesi family continued to spread and establish themselves in different parts of Italy, the name also found its way into other European countries through migration and trade. For instance, in the 19th century, a branch of the family settled in Spain, where the name was adapted to the Spanish spelling of Pasquesi.
Throughout its long history, the surname Pasquesi has been associated with individuals from various professions, including artists, scholars, religious figures, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pasquesi
Among Census respondents with the surname Pasquesi, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Pasquesi 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 Pasquesi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.0% · 202
- Two or more races3.3% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pasquesi
Pasquesi 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
#94,311
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 194
+14 bearers (+7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 84 places
2020
#91,884
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 215
+21 bearers (+10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 2,427 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #94,227 | 180 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #94,311 | 194 | 0.07 | +14 bearers (+7.8%) | Down 84 places |
| 2020 | #91,884 | 215 | 0.07 | +21 bearers (+10.8%) | Up 2,427 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 Pasquesi 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 | #94,311 | #91,884 | 2.6% |
| Count | 194 | 215 | 10.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 2.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pasquesi bearers went from 194 to 215 (+10.8% change). The surname moved up 2,427 positions in the national ranking, going from #94,311 to #91,884.
FAQ
Pasquesi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pasquesi?
Name Census estimates that about 247 living Americans carry the surname Pasquesi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,387,669 residents.
How common is Pasquesi?
Pasquesi ranks #91,884 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 215 people with the surname Pasquesi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (247), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Pasquesi.
Has Pasquesi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pasquesi went from 194 recorded bearers to 215. That is an increase of 21 (+10.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #94,311 to #91,884.
What does the Census say about the background of Pasquesi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pasquesi, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (1.4%). 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 Pasquesi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.0% (202 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pasquesi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.0%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.4%). 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 Pasquesi (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 Pasquesi mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Italian word "Pasqua" meaning 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 Pasquesi (0.07 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 Pasquesi?
You can see how many people are called Pasquesi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.