2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pinasco
Derived from the Spanish word "pino" meaning pine tree, suggesting an origin near a pine forest or grove.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Pinasco. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pinasco surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Pinasco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pinasco, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.8%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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Another historical reference to the Pinasco surname can be found in a manuscript from the 15th century, which details the life of a nobleman named Matteo Pinasco.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pinasco
Among Census respondents with the surname Pinasco, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.8%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Pinasco bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pinasco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White67.6% · 75
- Hispanic or Latino28.8% · 32
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pinasco
Pinasco appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,809 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+4 bearers (+3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,963 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 9,809 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.7%) | Up 3,963 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pinasco surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #148,665 | 2.6% |
| Count | 107 | 111 | 3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pinasco bearers went from 107 to 111 (+3.7% change). The surname moved up 3,963 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #148,665.
FAQ
Pinasco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pinasco?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Pinasco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Pinasco?
Pinasco ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Pinasco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pinasco.
Has Pinasco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pinasco went from 107 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 4 (+3.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Pinasco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pinasco, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (28.8%) and Two or More Races (2.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pinasco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 67.6% (75 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pinasco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (67.6%), Hispanic (28.8%), Two or More Races (2.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pinasco (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pinasco mean?
Derived from the Spanish word "pino" meaning pine tree, suggesting an origin near a pine forest or grove. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pinasco (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Pinasco?
Want to know how many people are called Pinasco? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.