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

Pistoia, 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 Pistoia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pistoia in America

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

The Pistoia 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 Pistoia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pistoia 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 Pistoia

The surname Pistoia is of Italian origin, deriving from the city of Pistoia located in the Tuscany region of Italy. The name has its roots dating back to the Middle Ages, with the earliest recorded instances appearing in historical documents from the 12th century.

The name Pistoia is believed to be derived from the Latin word "Pistoria," which referred to a place where bread was baked or a bakery. This connection suggests that the surname may have been originally associated with individuals who worked as bakers or owned bakeries in the city of Pistoia.

In the 13th century, the Pistoia family is mentioned in the Florentine chronicles, indicating their presence and influence in the region during that time period. One notable member of the family was Cino da Pistoia, a renowned Italian jurist, poet, and friend of Dante Alighieri, who lived from 1270 to 1336.

The surname Pistoia also appears in various medieval manuscripts and records from the 14th and 15th centuries, such as the Catasto Fiorentino (Florentine Land Registry) and the Libro di Montaperti (Book of Montaperti), which documented the names of individuals involved in historical events and battles.

In the 16th century, the Pistoia name gained further prominence with Felice da Pistoia, an Italian painter and sculptor active in Florence during the Renaissance period. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another notable figure bearing the Pistoia surname was Girolamo Pistoia, an Italian composer and organist from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He served as the organist at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and contributed to the development of polyphonic music during the Renaissance era.

Throughout the centuries, the Pistoia surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and professionals. While the name may have originated from a specific location, it has since spread across Italy and beyond, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of Italian heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pistoia

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

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

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