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

Pasquin, 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 Pasquin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pasquin in America

Pasquin is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pasquin surname appeared 120 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 Pasquin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pasquin 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 Pasquin

The surname Pasquin originated in Italy during the 16th century. It is derived from the Italian word "Pasquino," which refers to a famous talking statue in Rome known as the Pasquino. This statue was a fragmentary torso discovered in 1501 near the Palazzo Braschi and was named after a tailor whose shop was located nearby.

The Pasquino statue became a popular place for people to anonymously post satirical verses and criticisms of the papal government and the ruling elite. These anonymous writings were known as "pasquinades," and the practice of posting them was called "pasquinading." The surname Pasquin likely originated from individuals who were involved in this tradition of political satire.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Pasquin can be found in the 1543 book "De Copia Verborum" by Desiderius Erasmus, where he mentions a character named "Pasquino." This suggests that the surname was already in use by the mid-16th century.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Pasquin was Claude Pasquin, a French poet and satirist born in 1622. He was known for his biting critiques of the French monarchy and the Catholic Church.

Another significant bearer of the name was Jean-Baptiste Pasquin, a French playwright and librettist born in 1706. He collaborated with renowned composers such as Jean-Philippe Rameau and wrote several operas and comedies that were popular during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, Etienne Pasquin (1834-1899) was a French historian and author who specialized in the history of the French Revolution. He wrote several books, including "Histoire de l'Insurrection Royaliste en l'An VII" (History of the Royalist Insurrection in the Year VII).

A more recent figure with the Pasquin surname was Alain Pasquin (1921-2000), a French actor and theater director. He had a prolific career in both film and theater, appearing in numerous productions throughout the 20th century.

While the surname Pasquin is not particularly common, it has a rich history rooted in the tradition of political satire and criticism in Italy during the Renaissance period. The name has been carried by writers, artists, and intellectuals throughout the centuries, reflecting its origins in the world of literature and social commentary.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pasquin

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

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

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