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

Peone, 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 Peone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peone in America

Peone is the 76768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peone surname appeared 250 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 Peone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peone 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 Peone

The surname Peone has its origins traced back to Italy, specifically in the region of Sardinia. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th century, and its earliest known spelling was Peone, which was derived from the Italian word "peona," meaning a foot soldier or a peasant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Peone surname can be found in the Archivio di Stato di Cagliari (State Archives of Cagliari), where a document dated 1278 mentions a certain Giovanni Peone, a landowner in the village of Domusnovas.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Peone family was known to have held minor noble titles and owned agricultural lands in the area around Domusnovas and Iglesias. In the 15th century, a branch of the family migrated to the city of Sassari, where they became influential merchants and traders.

In the 16th century, a famous figure bearing the Peone surname was Antonio Peone (1523-1589), a renowned lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Court of Arborea. His legal treatises and commentaries on Sardinian law were highly regarded during his time.

Another notable Peone was Giorgio Peone (1678-1754), a skilled architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Sassari, including the Church of Santa Maria di Betlem and the Palazzo Ducale.

During the 18th century, the Peone family continued to play a prominent role in the social and economic life of Sardinia. One member, Francesco Peone (1712-1785), was a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital and an orphanage in his hometown of Domusnovas.

In the 19th century, the Peone surname spread beyond the borders of Sardinia, with several individuals migrating to other parts of Italy and even to the Americas. One such figure was Giovanna Peone (1825-1892), a renowned opera singer who performed in various theaters across Europe and South America.

While the surname Peone may not be as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the island of Sardinia, with numerous individuals contributing to various fields, from law and architecture to commerce and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peone

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

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

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