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

Pastrano, 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 Pastrano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pastrano in America

Pastrano is the 33894th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pastrano surname appeared 671 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 Pastrano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pastrano 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 Pastrano

The surname Pastrano originated in Italy during the late medieval period, derived from the Italian word "pastore," meaning "shepherd." This name was likely given to individuals or families involved in the pastoral or shepherding profession.

Pastrano is believed to have emerged as a surname in the regions of Campania and Lazio, particularly in the areas surrounding Naples and Rome. Records from the 14th and 15th centuries show variations in spelling, such as Pastrana, Pastran, and Pastrani.

One of the earliest known references to the Pastrano surname can be found in a manuscript dating back to 1412, which mentions a certain Giovanni Pastrano, a shepherd from the town of Caserta, near Naples.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various documents related to the Papal States, indicating that some Pastrano families had settled in the region around Rome. One notable individual from this period was Antonio Pastrano (1520-1587), a Roman Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Rome.

During the 17th century, the Pastrano surname gained recognition through the achievements of several individuals. Giulio Pastrano (1612-1679) was a renowned painter from Naples, known for his religious works and portraits. Another notable figure was Vincenzo Pastrano (1638-1711), a composer and organist who worked in the service of the Papal court in Rome.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent Pastrano family in the Kingdom of Naples. Francesco Pastrano (1725-1799) was a wealthy landowner and politician who served as the mayor of Naples from 1785 to 1790.

In the 19th century, the Pastrano surname appears in various historical records across Italy. One notable individual was Giuseppe Pastrano (1815-1892), a Neapolitan author and journalist who wrote extensively on political and social issues of his time.

As the Pastrano surname spread beyond Italy, it also gained recognition in other parts of Europe and the Americas. Juan Pastrano (1860-1928) was a Spanish-born artist and painter who achieved fame for his landscapes and portraits in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pastrano

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

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

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