2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Pintarelli
An Italian surname derived from the word "pintare" meaning "to paint", possibly referring to an occupational name for a painter.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Pintarelli. 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 Pintarelli 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 Pintarelli 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 Pintarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Black (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pintarelli
The surname Pintarelli is of Italian origin, originating in the northern regions of the country during the late medieval period. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pintore," meaning painter or artist, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in artistic professions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pintarelli can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a certain Giovanni Pintarelli was listed as a master painter in the year 1423. This record provides evidence of the surname's connection to the artistic trade and its prevalence in the region during the Renaissance era.
In the 15th century, the name Pintarelli was also documented in the city of Verona, where a family of that name owned a workshop specializing in fresco painting and decorative arts. The Pintarelli family of Verona gained recognition for their contributions to the embellishment of several churches and noble residences in the city.
As the centuries progressed, the surname Pintarelli spread to other parts of Italy, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in various fields. One such individual was Girolamo Pintarelli (1559-1635), a renowned architect and engineer from the city of Ferrara, who was responsible for designing several fortifications and public buildings in the region.
Another prominent figure was Antonio Pintarelli (1678-1743), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits of nobility. His paintings can be found in numerous churches and galleries throughout Italy, showcasing the artistic legacy associated with this surname.
During the 19th century, the Pintarelli family produced several notable scholars and intellectuals. One of them was Francesco Pintarelli (1811-1887), a linguist and philologist from Milan, who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Italian dialects and the preservation of literary works.
While the surname Pintarelli may have originated from a specific profession, it has since transcended its initial associations and become a part of the diverse cultural tapestry of Italy, with bearers of the name making their mark across various fields throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pintarelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Pintarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Black (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Pintarelli 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 Pintarelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pintarelli
Pintarelli 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+13 bearers (+11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,148 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-13 bearers (-10.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,072 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+11.7%) | Up 3,148 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.5%) | Down 13,072 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 Pintarelli 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 | #135,593 | #148,665 | -9.6% |
| Count | 124 | 111 | -10.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pintarelli bearers went from 124 to 111 (-10.5% change). The surname moved down 13,072 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #148,665.
FAQ
Pintarelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pintarelli?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Pintarelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Pintarelli?
Pintarelli 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 Pintarelli. 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 Pintarelli.
Has Pintarelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pintarelli went from 124 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Pintarelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pintarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Black (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 Pintarelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pintarelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (3.6%), Black (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 Pintarelli (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 Pintarelli mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "pintare" meaning "to paint", possibly referring to an occupational name for a painter. 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 Pintarelli (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 surname Pintarelli?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.