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

Pescatello, 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 Pescatello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pescatello in America

Pescatello is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pescatello surname appeared 121 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 Pescatello.

The history of the last name Pescatello

The surname Pescatello originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Basilicata, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "pescatore," which means "fisherman," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in fishing or lived near bodies of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pescatello can be found in the historical records of the town of Salerno, located in the Campania region. These records, dating back to the 14th century, mention a family of fishermen with the surname Pescatello, indicating their connection to the fishing trade.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Pescatello was Girolamo Pescatello, a scholar and humanist born in Muro Lucano, a town in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. He authored several works on philosophy and literature, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 17th century, the name Pescatello appeared in various historical documents from the region of Basilicata, particularly in the town of Muro Lucano. One such document, a register of births and marriages, mentions a family with the surname Pescatello residing in the town.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Pescatello was Carlo Pescatello, a nobleman and landowner from the town of Muro Lucano. Historical records indicate that he owned vast agricultural lands and played an influential role in the local community.

Another notable individual with the surname Pescatello was Giuseppe Pescatello, born in 1823 in Muro Lucano. He was a renowned painter and artist, known for his realistic depictions of rural life and landscapes in the Basilicata region. His works are still exhibited in various museums and art galleries in Italy.

The name Pescatello has also been associated with several place names in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Basilicata. For instance, there is a hamlet called Pescatello in the municipality of Vietri sul Mare, located in the province of Salerno, Campania. Additionally, there is a locality named Pescatello in the town of Muro Lucano, Basilicata, further reinforcing the name's connection to these regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pescatello

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

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 Pescatello 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.

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

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