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

Pellitteri, 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 Pellitteri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pellitteri in America

Pellitteri is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pellitteri surname appeared 284 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 Pellitteri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pellitteri 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 Pellitteri

The surname Pellitteri has its origins in Sicily, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "pellittieri," which means a maker or seller of pelts or furs. This occupation-based surname suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the fur trade or leather-making industry.

The name Pellitteri can be traced back to the medieval town of Palermo, where it first appeared in various records and documents. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the "Codice Diplomatico di Sicilia," a collection of medieval documents from the region, dating back to the year 1285.

In the 14th century, a notable person with the surname Pellitteri was Giovanni Pellitteri, a merchant and landowner from the town of Caccamo, near Palermo. He is mentioned in several historical records from that time, including property deeds and legal documents.

During the Renaissance period, the name Pellitteri appeared in several works of literature and art. For instance, a fresco painting in the Palazzo Abatellis in Palermo, dated around 1480, depicts a family with the Pellitteri surname.

In the 16th century, the Pellitteri family gained prominence in the city of Trapani, where they were involved in the production and trade of coral jewelry. One of the most renowned members of the family during this time was Vincenzo Pellitteri, a master coral craftsman who lived from 1527 to 1593.

As the Pellitteri surname spread throughout Sicily and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Pellittieri, Pellittero, and Pellettieri. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name was adopted.

Other notable individuals with the surname Pellitteri include Pietro Pellitteri, a Sicilian painter from the 17th century, known for his religious works and portraits; Giacomo Pellitteri, a 19th-century poet and playwright from Palermo; and Salvatore Pellitteri, a Sicilian philosopher and author who lived in the early 20th century.

While the name Pellitteri has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by generations of immigrants and descendants who have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pellitteri

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

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

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