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

Pisano, 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 Pisano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pisano in America

Pisano is the 7331st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pisano surname appeared 4,551 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Pisano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pisano 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 Pisano

The surname Pisano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Tuscany region, and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "Pisa," which is the name of a city in Tuscany. The name Pisano translates to "of Pisa" or "from Pisa."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pisano can be found in the Decameron, a collection of novellas written by the renowned Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio between 1348 and 1353. The name appears in reference to Leonardo Pisano, also known as Fibonacci, a famous Italian mathematician who introduced the Hindu-Arabic numeral system to Europe.

Another notable historical figure with the surname Pisano was Nicola Pisano, an Italian sculptor and architect who lived between circa 1220 and 1284. He is celebrated for his work on the pulpit of the Baptistery of Pisa, which showcased his innovative style and helped pave the way for the Renaissance.

In the 14th century, Tommaso Pisano, also known as Tommaso da Modena, was a prominent Italian painter and a leading figure of the late Gothic or early Renaissance period. His works can be found in various churches and museums in Italy.

A century later, in the 15th century, Andrea Pisano, a Florentine sculptor and architect, gained recognition for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement. His most notable work is the bronze door panels of the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence.

During the 16th century, the name Pisano was associated with Vittore Pisano, an Italian engraver and printmaker who was active in Venice. His etchings and engravings showcased his mastery of the art form and were highly sought after during his time.

Throughout history, the surname Pisano has been closely linked to the city of Pisa and its rich cultural heritage. While the name has evolved over time, its connection to the Tuscan region and the contributions of its bearers to various fields, such as mathematics, art, and architecture, have left an indelible mark on Italian history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pisano

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

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

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