2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pesaresi
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "pesare" meaning "to weigh".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Pesaresi. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pesaresi 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Pesaresi in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pesaresi, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.7%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pesaresi
The surname Pesaresi originated in Italy, specifically in the Marche region, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "pesaro," which refers to the coastal city of Pesaro located in the province of Pesaro and Urbino.
The name is believed to have its roots in the Latin word "pisaurum," which was the ancient Roman name for the city of Pesaro. This suggests that the surname Pesaresi may have initially been used to identify individuals who either lived in or had some connection to the city of Pesaro.
Historical records indicate that variations of the name, such as "Pesarese" and "Pisaurensis," can be found in documents dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. These early references often referred to individuals born or residing in the city of Pesaro.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pesaresi can be traced back to a document from 1472, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Pesaresi" who was a merchant in the city of Pesaro. This document provides valuable insight into the use of the surname during that time period.
In the 16th century, the name Pesaresi gained further prominence with the birth of Bartolomeo Pesaresi (1516-1587), a renowned Italian painter and architect from Pesaro. His works adorned several churches and buildings in his hometown and surrounding areas.
Another notable figure with the surname Pesaresi was Alessandro Pesaresi (1663-1728), an Italian composer and music theorist. He was born in Pesaro and is best known for his contributions to the development of the solo cantata genre.
During the 18th century, the name Pesaresi was associated with the Italian mathematician and astronomer Giovanni Pesaresi (1725-1801). He was born in Pesaro and made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
In the 19th century, the surname Pesaresi gained international recognition with the birth of Raffaele Pesaresi (1835-1893), an Italian painter and engraver. His works were exhibited in various art galleries across Europe and are now part of several museum collections.
Throughout its history, the surname Pesaresi has maintained a strong connection to the city of Pesaro, reflecting the geographic origins of this name. While the name has likely spread beyond its initial confines, its roots remain firmly planted in the Marche region of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pesaresi
Among Census respondents with the surname Pesaresi, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.7%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Pesaresi 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 Pesaresi surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.4% · 83
- Hispanic or Latino15.7% · 16
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pesaresi
Pesaresi 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+5 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,434 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-10 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,502 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 4,434 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 7,502 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 Pesaresi 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 | #147,253 | #154,755 | -5.1% |
| Count | 112 | 102 | -8.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pesaresi bearers went from 112 to 102 (-8.9% change). The surname moved down 7,502 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #154,755.
FAQ
Pesaresi surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pesaresi?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Pesaresi. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Pesaresi?
Pesaresi ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Pesaresi. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Pesaresi.
Has Pesaresi become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pesaresi went from 112 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Pesaresi?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pesaresi, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (15.7%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Pesaresi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.4% (83 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pesaresi appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.4%), Hispanic (15.7%), Black (1.0%). 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 Pesaresi (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 Pesaresi mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Italian word "pesare" meaning "to weigh". 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 Pesaresi (0.03 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 Americans have the surname Pesaresi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.