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

Peveto, 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 Peveto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peveto in America

Peveto is the 31754th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peveto surname appeared 727 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 Peveto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peveto 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 Peveto

The surname PEVETO originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pieveto," which means "small parish" or "small church." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked at a small parish or church.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname PEVETO can be traced back to the 14th century in various Italian documents and records. One notable reference is found in the Estimo Fiorentino, a tax record from Florence, where the name "Peveto" appears in the year 1354.

In the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname PEVETO was Giovanni Peveto, a renowned sculptor from Siena, who was active between 1420 and 1465. His works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Tuscany.

During the 16th century, the PEVETO family gained prominence in the city of Bologna, where they were involved in the silk trade. One member, Antonio Peveto (1523-1589), was a successful merchant and benefactor, known for his charitable contributions to the local community.

In the 17th century, the name PEVETO appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a family with this surname held positions in the local government. One such individual was Marco Peveto (1642-1712), who served as a magistrate in the city of Verona.

Moving to the 18th century, the PEVETO surname can be found in the records of the Papal States, particularly in the city of Ravenna. A notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Peveto (1728-1801), a respected scholar and theologian who wrote several influential works on religious philosophy.

As the centuries passed, the PEVETO family continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond, with some members emigrating to other countries. However, the name remains deeply rooted in its Italian origins and the rich history associated with its early bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peveto

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

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

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