2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pelusio
An Italian surname derived from the word "peloso" meaning hairy or furry.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Pelusio. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pelusio 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Pelusio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pelusio, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pelusio
The surname PELUSIO has its origins in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "pelus," meaning "mud" or "marsh," suggesting a connection to wetlands or marshy areas where the first bearers of this name may have resided or worked.
One of the earliest documented references to the name PELUSIO can be found in records from the 13th century, where it appears as "Pelusio" in a manuscript from the town of Pisa, located in the Tuscany region of Italy. This early spelling variation is indicative of the name's evolution over time.
During the Renaissance period, the name PELUSIO gained prominence in various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. Historical records from this era mention several individuals bearing this surname, including Giovanni Pelusio, a renowned artist and sculptor born in Siena in 1487, whose works can still be admired in churches and museums across Italy.
In the 16th century, the PELUSIO name was also associated with a prominent family from the town of Perugia, in the Umbria region. Records from this time indicate that members of the PELUSIO family held influential positions within the local government and were respected landowners in the area.
Another notable figure bearing the PELUSIO surname was Antonio Pelusio, a 17th-century scholar and philosopher from Florence. Born in 1621, Antonio Pelusio gained recognition for his contributions to the field of natural philosophy and his writings on the principles of logic and reasoning.
As the centuries progressed, the PELUSIO name spread across various regions of Italy, with families settling in cities such as Rome, Naples, and Milan. One particularly noteworthy individual was Lucrezia Pelusio, a celebrated opera singer from the 18th century, who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe, captivating audiences with her remarkable vocal talents.
While the PELUSIO surname has its roots in Italy, over time, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, the name's rich history and connections to the Italian peninsula remain a significant part of its legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pelusio
Among Census respondents with the surname Pelusio, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Pelusio 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 Pelusio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 96
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.7% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pelusio
Pelusio 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 10,384 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,073 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 10,384 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 8,073 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 Pelusio 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 | #159,712 | #151,639 | 5.1% |
| Count | 101 | 107 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pelusio bearers went from 101 to 107 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 8,073 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #151,639.
FAQ
Pelusio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pelusio?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Pelusio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Pelusio?
Pelusio ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 107 people with the surname Pelusio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Pelusio.
Has Pelusio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pelusio went from 101 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Pelusio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pelusio, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%) and Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Pelusio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pelusio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). 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 Pelusio (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 Pelusio mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "peloso" meaning hairy or furry. 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 Pelusio (0.04 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 have the last name Pelusio?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Pelusio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.