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

Piccolino, 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 Piccolino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piccolino in America

Piccolino is the 81458th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piccolino surname appeared 232 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 Piccolino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piccolino 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 Piccolino

The surname Piccolino is of Italian origin, derived from the word "piccolo" which means "small" or "little" in Italian. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone of small stature or a younger child in a family.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Piccolino dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, Italy. It is found in historical records from cities such as Florence and Siena, where it was often used to distinguish between members of the same family or to identify individuals by their physical characteristics.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Piccolino was Giovanni Piccolino, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 13th century. He is mentioned in several business records and contracts from that time period, indicating the surname's use as a practical identifier.

During the Renaissance era, the name Piccolino was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. One such individual was Tommaso Piccolino, a painter from Siena who lived between 1470 and 1528. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, showcasing his skill in the Renaissance style of painting.

Another bearer of the surname Piccolino was Marco Piccolino, a poet and playwright from Venice who lived from 1560 to 1625. He is best known for his comedic plays and satires that provided social commentary on the Venetian society of his time.

In the 18th century, the name Piccolino gained recognition in the field of music. Antonio Piccolino, a composer and violinist from Naples (1679-1749), was celebrated for his contributions to the development of the Neapolitan school of violin playing and composition.

The surname Piccolino has also been linked to several notable figures in the fields of science and academia throughout history. One such individual was Giuseppe Piccolino, an Italian biologist and physiologist who lived from 1829 to 1901. He made significant contributions to the study of nerve conduction and the understanding of the nervous system.

While the surname Piccolino may have originated as a nickname, it has endured throughout the centuries and has been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various disciplines, from the arts and literature to science and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piccolino

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

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

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