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

Pingue, 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 Pingue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pingue in America

Pingue is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pingue surname appeared 117 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 Pingue.

The history of the last name Pingue

The surname Pingue originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "pinguis," which means "fat" or "plump." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who had a stout or robust physique.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pingue can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of historical documents from the Lombard Kingdom, dating back to the 8th century. In this collection, a person named "Pingin" is mentioned, which is likely a variation of the surname Pingue.

During the 12th century, the surname Pingue appears in various medieval records from the cities of Milan and Bergamo, which were part of the Duchy of Milan at the time. For example, a nobleman named Guglielmo Pingue is mentioned in a document from 1187, relating to a land dispute in the area around Milan.

In the 13th century, the surname Pingue is associated with a notable figure named Giacomo Pingue, who was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Genoa. He is credited with establishing trade routes between Genoa and the Byzantine Empire, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

Another individual of note bearing the surname Pingue was Tommaso Pingue, a Renaissance scholar and humanist who lived in the 15th century. Born in Siena in 1435, he was renowned for his expertise in classical literature and philosophy. Tommaso Pingue taught at universities in Florence and Rome and was a member of the prestigious Accademia Platonica.

In the 16th century, the surname Pingue is linked to a place name in the region of Lombardy. The town of Pingue, located near the city of Bergamo, was named after the Pingue family, who were landowners and influential figures in the area during that period.

Throughout history, the surname Pingue has been subject to various spellings and variations, such as Pingui, Pinguelli, and Pinguetti, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pingue

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

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

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