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

Pinasco, 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 Pinasco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pinasco in America

Pinasco is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pinasco surname appeared 107 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 Pinasco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pinasco 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 Pinasco

The surname Pinasco is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period in the northern regions of the country, particularly the areas around Genoa and Piedmont. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "pinus," meaning pine tree, suggesting a connection to a place or region known for its pine forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pinasco surname can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Pinasco, a merchant from Genoa. This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that era.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a notable figure named Giovanni Pinasco is mentioned as a wealthy trader and ship-owner. His prominence in the maritime trade of that time suggests the family's involvement in commercial activities.

Another historical reference to the Pinasco surname can be found in a manuscript from the 15th century, which details the life of a nobleman named Matteo Pinasco. This manuscript sheds light on the family's social status and potential connections to the aristocracy of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the Pinasco surname spread across various parts of Italy, with notable individuals emerging in different fields. One such figure was Niccolò Pinasco, a renowned artist born in Genoa in the late 16th century, whose works can still be found in several churches and museums throughout Italy.

During the 17th century, the Pinasco family gained prominence in the field of literature, with the birth of Pietro Pinasco, a celebrated poet and playwright. His works, which often explored themes of love and human emotions, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

In the 19th century, the Pinasco name was associated with the Italian unification movement, as evidenced by the life of Giuseppe Pinasco, a patriot and revolutionary who actively fought for the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Throughout its long history, the Pinasco surname has been carried by many notable individuals, including Carlo Pinasco, a prominent architect from the late 19th century whose designs can be seen in various cities across Italy, and Maria Pinasco, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pinasco

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

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

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