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

Pinchera, 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 Pinchera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pinchera in America

Pinchera is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pinchera surname appeared 101 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 Pinchera.

The history of the last name Pinchera

The surname Pinchera has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "pinco," which means "a pointed stick or rod."

In the early historical records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Pincheri, Pincherini, and Pincherotti. These variations suggest that the name may have been associated with a particular trade or occupation related to the use of pointed sticks or rods, possibly in weaving or woodworking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1298, where a certain Guido Pinchera is mentioned as a witness to a legal transaction. Another early reference is from a tax record in Rome from the year 1427, listing a Niccolò Pinchera among the taxpayers.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Pinchera throughout history. One such person was Girolamo Pinchera (1520-1591), a renowned painter from Florence who was active during the Renaissance period. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

In the 18th century, Antonio Pinchera (1723-1796) was a respected architect and engineer from Rome. He is known for his contributions to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Corsini in Trastevere.

During the 19th century, Giuseppe Pinchera (1847-1923) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the drafting of several important laws related to civil rights and social reforms.

Another notable figure was Maria Pinchera (1888-1963), a renowned opera singer from Naples. She performed in various opera houses across Europe and was particularly acclaimed for her interpretations of roles in the works of Verdi and Puccini.

In the 20th century, Sergio Pinchera (1924-2008) was a distinguished Italian chemist and academic. He made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry and served as a professor at the University of Rome for several decades.

While the surname Pinchera is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich and fascinating history, with its roots stretching back to medieval times and spanning various regions and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pinchera

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

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 Pinchera 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.

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

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