2000
#20,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,239
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.46
Rare Last name
Pedone
An Italian surname meaning "foot soldier" or "infantryman" from Italian "pedone".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,299 Americans carry the last name Pedone. That puts it at #23,166 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.38 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 263,860 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pedone 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
1.3K
1 in 263,860
Census rank
#23,166
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.4
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,133 bearers of the surname Pedone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.38 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 23166th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pedone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pedone
The surname Pedone is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Italian word "pedone," which means "foot soldier" or "pedestrian." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who served as a foot soldier or traveled on foot.
The earliest known records of the Pedone surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions such as Lombardy and Piedmont. In those times, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical characteristics, or place of origin.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pedone surname appears in a document from the town of Pavia, dated 1276, which mentions a certain "Johannes Pedone." This indicates that the name had already been established in that region by the late 13th century.
In the 14th century, the Pedone surname is found in various records and manuscripts from other parts of Italy, including the cities of Milan and Genoa. This suggests that the name had spread to other regions, likely through the migration of individuals or families bearing the surname.
During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the Pedone surname. One such figure was Antonio Pedone (1451-1518), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor from Cremona. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.
Another notable individual was Gian Battista Pedone (1547-1622), a Genoese mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of optics and the construction of telescopes. His writings on optics and astronomy were highly influential in the scientific community of his time.
In the 17th century, the Pedone surname appears in records from the city of Naples, where a family of noble lineage bore the name. One member of this family, Tommaso Pedone (1635-1701), was a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in the courts of Naples.
During the 18th century, the Pedone surname gained recognition in the literary world. Giuseppe Pedone (1720-1792) was an Italian poet and playwright from Turin, known for his satirical works and comedic plays that explored the social and political issues of his time.
In the 19th century, the Pedone surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields. One notable figure was Vincenzo Pedone (1815-1887), an Italian architect and engineer from Naples who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the city.
Throughout its history, the Pedone surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in various fields, including the arts, sciences, law, and literature. While the specific origins of the name may be rooted in occupational or descriptive beginnings, it has evolved to become a distinctive Italian surname with a rich historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pedone
Among Census respondents with the surname Pedone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Pedone 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 Pedone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.8% · 1,040
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 62
- Two or more races1.8% · 20
- Black or African American0.4% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pedone
Pedone 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
#21,307
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,230
-9 bearers (-0.7%)
Per 100,000 0.42
Rank movement Down 1,279 places
2020
#23,166
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,133
-97 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.38
Rank movement Down 1,859 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #20,028 | 1,239 | 0.46 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #21,307 | 1,230 | 0.42 | -9 bearers (-0.7%) | Down 1,279 places |
| 2020 | #23,166 | 1,133 | 0.38 | -97 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 1,859 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 Pedone 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 | #21,307 | #23,166 | -8.7% |
| Count | 1,230 | 1,133 | -7.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pedone bearers went from 1,230 to 1,133 (-7.9% change). The surname moved down 1,859 positions in the national ranking, going from #21,307 to #23,166.
FAQ
Pedone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pedone?
Name Census estimates that about 1,299 living Americans carry the surname Pedone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 263,860 residents.
How common is Pedone?
Pedone ranks #23,166 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.38 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 1,133 people with the surname Pedone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,299), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.38 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.38 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 Pedone.
Has Pedone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pedone went from 1,230 recorded bearers to 1,133. That is a decrease of 97 (-7.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #21,307 to #23,166.
What does the Census say about the background of Pedone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pedone, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Pedone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.8% (1,040 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pedone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.8%), Hispanic (5.5%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Pedone (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 Pedone mean?
An Italian surname meaning "foot soldier" or "infantryman" from Italian "pedone". 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 Pedone (0.38 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 Pedone?
Find out how many people have the surname Pedone on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.