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

Pastori, 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 Pastori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pastori in America

Pastori is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pastori surname appeared 170 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 Pastori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pastori 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 Pastori

The surname Pastori originated in Italy during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio. It is derived from the Italian word "pastore," meaning "shepherd" or "herdsman." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who worked as shepherds or were involved in the pastoral industry.

The earliest known record of the Pastori name dates back to the 13th century in the town of Siena, Tuscany. A document from 1267 mentions a certain Guido Pastori, who was a landowner and sheep breeder in the area. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during that time period and was associated with the pastoral occupation.

In the 14th century, the Pastori family gained prominence in the city of Florence, with several members holding influential positions within the local government and guild system. One notable figure was Matteo Pastori, a wealthy merchant and banker who lived between 1320 and 1387. He was a prominent figure in the Florentine Republic and served as a member of the prestigious Silk Guild.

The Pastori surname also appeared in historical records in the neighboring region of Lazio, particularly in the city of Rome. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the area and became involved in the Catholic Church. One prominent member was Cardinal Giovanni Battista Pastori (1508-1592), who served as the Bishop of Frascati and played a significant role in the Council of Trent.

Another notable individual with the Pastori surname was Gaspare Pastori (1663-1738), an Italian painter and engraver from Rome. He was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the city. His artwork can still be admired today in places like the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Church of Sant'Ignazio.

In the 18th century, the Pastori family also had a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were involved in the agricultural and landholding sectors. One example is Nicola Pastori (1727-1799), a wealthy landowner and farmer from the province of Avellino, who played a role in the local administration and governance.

Throughout its history, the Pastori surname has maintained its connection to the pastoral and agricultural traditions of Italy, reflecting the occupations and livelihoods of its bearers over the centuries. While not as widely known as some other Italian surnames, the name Pastori holds a significant place in the historical records of various regions across the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pastori

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

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

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