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

Piseno, 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 Piseno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piseno in America

Piseno is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piseno surname appeared 194 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 Piseno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piseno 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 Piseno

The surname PISENO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "pisano," which refers to someone from the city of Pisa in the Tuscany region. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the PISENO surname likely hailed from or had ties to Pisa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PISENO name dates back to the 13th century, when a certain Guido Piseno was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Pisa in 1265. This document, now preserved in the archives of the city, provides valuable insight into the early use of the surname.

In the 14th century, the name PISENO appeared in the "Libro dei Battuti," a register of citizens in Florence. This record, compiled in 1348, listed several individuals with the PISENO surname, indicating that the name had spread beyond its initial origins in Pisa.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the PISENO surname was Giovanni Piseno (1492-1572), a renowned painter and architect from Pisa. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout Tuscany, showcasing the artistic talents of the PISENO family during that era.

Another prominent individual with the PISENO surname was Stefano Piseno (1628-1705), a distinguished philosopher and theologian from the city of Pisa. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time, and he was widely respected among his contemporaries.

In the 18th century, the PISENO name gained further recognition with the birth of Vittorio Piseno (1745-1818), a celebrated composer and musician from Pisa. His compositions, particularly his operas, were highly regarded and performed throughout Italy during his lifetime.

As the PISENO surname spread beyond Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable example is Antonio Piseno (1810-1879), a Spanish explorer and adventurer who traveled extensively throughout South America, documenting his journeys and contributing to the knowledge of the region's geography and culture.

Throughout its history, the PISENO surname has been associated with various place names and locations, many of which can be traced back to its origins in the city of Pisa. Examples include the village of Piseno in the province of Trento, Italy, and the town of Pisinô in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, both of which likely derived their names from the PISENO surname or its variants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piseno

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

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

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