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

Pesina, 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 Pesina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pesina in America

Pesina is the 11767th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pesina surname appeared 2,662 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pesina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pesina 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 Pesina

The surname Pesina has its origins in the Italian language and is believed to have emerged in the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "pesina," which translates to "small fish" or "small trout." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptor for someone who worked as a fisherman or lived near a body of water abundant with these small fish.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pesina surname can be found in the archives of the city of Verona, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain Giacomo Pesina is mentioned as a resident of the city, although no further details about his occupation or social standing are provided.

In the 15th century, a family by the name of Pesina resided in the town of Brescia, located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. This family's coat of arms, which featured a stylized fish, further reinforces the connection between the surname and its aquatic origins.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Pesina surname was Girolamo Pesina (1528-1589), a renowned painter and architect from Bergamo. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy, and his contributions to the artistic and architectural heritage of the region are well-documented.

Another prominent individual with the Pesina surname was Antonio Pesina (1635-1718), a Venetian historian and author who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the Venetian Republic. His book, "Historia della Repubblica di Venezia," published in 1692, is considered a seminal work on the subject.

In the 19th century, the Pesina surname gained recognition in the field of medicine with the Italian physician and anatomist, Domenico Pesina (1805-1875). He made significant contributions to the study of human anatomy and authored several influential works on the subject.

As the Pesina surname spread beyond Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In Spain, for instance, there are records of a family named Pesina residing in the city of Barcelona in the 17th century, suggesting that the name may have been carried there by Italian immigrants or traders.

While the Pesina surname is not among the most common Italian surnames, its rich history and connection to the northern regions of Italy make it a fascinating example of how surnames can reflect the traditions, occupations, and geographic origins of families throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pesina

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

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

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