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

Pesante, 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 Pesante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pesante in America

Pesante is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pesante surname appeared 429 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 Pesante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pesante 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 Pesante

The surname Pesante has its origins in Italy, likely emerging during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "pesante," which means "heavy" or "weighty." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone of substantial build or a person of significance or authority.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pesante can be found in the 14th century Catasto of Florence, a historical tax record. This document mentions an individual named Gherardo Pesante, who was a merchant and landowner in the city.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various Venetian records, indicating the presence of the Pesante family in the wealthy and influential maritime republic. One notable figure from this period is Antonio Pesante, a prominent Venetian merchant who traded extensively in the Mediterranean and Levant regions.

During the Renaissance, the Pesante surname gained further recognition with the birth of Girolamo Pesante (1492-1567), a renowned painter and architect from Treviso. His works can be found in various churches and palaces across northern Italy, showcasing the artistic talents of this family.

In the 17th century, the Pesante name appears in the records of the Papal States, with several members of the family serving as ecclesiastical officials and clergymen. One such figure was Benedetto Pesante (1624-1703), a bishop and theologian who played a significant role in the Church's affairs during his time.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the Pesante surname continued to be present across various regions of Italy, with several individuals making notable contributions. Among them was Giuseppe Pesante (1787-1855), a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected historian and writer.

Other notable individuals with the surname Pesante include Vittorio Pesante (1832-1908), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Enrico Pesante (1892-1974), a renowned architect whose works have left a lasting impact on the urban landscapes of several Italian cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pesante

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

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

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