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

Petrone, 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 Petrone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Petrone in America

Petrone is the 8541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Petrone surname appeared 3,854 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 Petrone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Petrone 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 Petrone

The surname Petrone originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "petra," meaning "rock" or "stone," suggesting a potential connection to individuals who lived near rocky terrain or were involved in stone-related professions.

The name Petrone can be found in historical records dating back to the 12th century, particularly in regions such as Campania, Lazio, and Calabria. One of the earliest documented instances is Iohannes Petrone, a landowner mentioned in a charter from the Abbey of Montecassino in 1187.

During the Renaissance, the Petrone family gained prominence in the city of Naples. Notable figures from this era include Girolamo Petrone (1498-1572), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Royal Court of Naples, and Fabrizio Petrone (1530-1592), a celebrated poet and member of the Accademia dei Sereni.

In the 17th century, the name Petrone appeared in various artistic and literary circles. Pietro Petrone (1617-1692) was a prominent painter from Naples, known for his religious works and portraits. Additionally, Niccolò Petrone (1639-1708) was a celebrated author and playwright from the same city, renowned for his comedic plays and satires.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Petrone (1808-1876) was an Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. He played a significant role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the Italian state.

Another notable figure bearing the Petrone surname is the 20th-century Italian actor and filmmaker Riccardo Petrone (1916-1996), renowned for his work in neorealist cinema and collaborations with acclaimed directors such as Vittorio De Sica and Roberto Rossellini.

Over the centuries, variations of the name Petrone have emerged, including Petronio, Petronne, and Petruni, reflecting regional linguistic influences and spelling variations. Additionally, the surname has been associated with various place names, such as Petronio and Petronio Irpino, small towns in the regions of Lazio and Campania, respectively.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Petrone

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

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

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