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

Pescosolido, 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 Pescosolido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pescosolido in America

Pescosolido is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pescosolido surname appeared 155 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 Pescosolido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pescosolido 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 Pescosolido

The surname Pescosolido originates from the Italian region of Lazio, specifically the town of Pescosolido located in the province of Frosinone. The name has its roots in the Latin phrase "pescis solidus," which translates to "firm fish," likely referring to the town's location near a river or lake abundant with sturdy fish.

Pescosolido is an ancient town, with records dating back to the 11th century. One of the earliest documented mentions of the surname can be found in a manuscript from 1287, which refers to a nobleman named Guglielmo Pescosolido residing in the area. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the Pescosolido family played a prominent role in the local politics and governance of the town. Giovanni Pescosolido, born in 1325, served as the mayor of Pescosolido and was instrumental in negotiating a treaty with neighboring towns during a period of regional conflicts.

The name Pescosolido also appears in several historical records from the Renaissance period. Notably, a fresco in the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, completed in 1482, depicts a scene featuring a figure identified as Pietro Pescosolido, who was likely a patron or benefactor of the church.

In the 16th century, the Pescosolido family gained further prominence with the birth of Lucrezia Pescosolido (1535-1612), who became a renowned poet and scholar. Her collection of sonnets, published in 1578, garnered widespread acclaim and cemented her place in the literary circles of the time.

Another notable figure with the surname Pescosolido was Alessandro Pescosolido (1687-1758), a celebrated architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several landmark buildings in Rome, including the Fountain of Trevi and the Palazzo Corsini.

Over the centuries, the Pescosolido surname has spread beyond its original hometown, with descendants settling in various parts of Italy and even emigrating to other countries. However, the town of Pescosolido remains a stronghold of the name, with many residents still carrying the surname and preserving its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pescosolido

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

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

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