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

Pipitone, 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 Pipitone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pipitone in America

Pipitone is the 23100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pipitone surname appeared 1,105 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 Pipitone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pipitone 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 Pipitone

The surname Pipitone originated in Sicily, Italy, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Sicilian word "pipita," meaning "small seed" or "pip," which may have been used as a nickname for someone small or insignificant. The surname could also be related to the Italian word "pipa," meaning "pipe," suggesting a possible connection to a pipe maker or smoker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pipitone can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Palermo, Sicily, where a certain Antonino Pipitone was mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Tommaso Pipitone lived in the city of Messina, Sicily. He was a respected scholar and philosopher who wrote several treatises on logic and metaphysics. Tommaso Pipitone's works were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual with the surname Pipitone was Girolamo Pipitone, a Sicilian painter who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches throughout Sicily. Girolamo Pipitone's artistic contributions helped shape the Baroque style in Italian art.

In the 19th century, a famous Sicilian poet and playwright named Giuseppe Pipitone was born in Palermo. His works celebrated the beauty of his native island and its rich cultural heritage. Giuseppe Pipitone's poetry and plays were widely acclaimed and helped to popularize the Sicilian dialect in literature.

During the late 19th century, a prominent Sicilian politician and lawyer named Salvatore Pipitone played a significant role in the unification of Italy. He was a vocal advocate for the inclusion of Sicily in the newly formed Italian nation and worked tirelessly to promote the island's interests on a national level.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the surname Pipitone, which has its roots deeply embedded in the cultural and historical landscape of Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pipitone

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

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

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