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

Pistone, 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 Pistone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pistone in America

Pistone is the 25403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pistone surname appeared 974 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 Pistone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pistone 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 Pistone

The surname Pistone originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "pietra," meaning "stone" or "rock," potentially suggesting an association with a stoneworker or someone residing near a prominent rock formation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pistone can be found in the 1427 census records of the city of Florence, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Tuscan region of Italy, although it later spread to other parts of the country.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Pistone (1515-1592) was a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Rome. His works are a testament to the artistic talents of those bearing the Pistone name.

During the 17th century, the name Pistone appeared in various historical documents from the region of Calabria, located in southern Italy. One such document, dated 1674, mentions a Nicola Pistone, a landowner and influential figure in the town of Cosenza.

In the 18th century, the Pistone family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the silk trade. Antonio Pistone (1723-1798) was a successful merchant who amassed a considerable fortune and left a lasting legacy for his descendants.

Another notable figure with the surname Pistone was Giacomo Pistone (1845-1921), a revolutionary and political activist who played a pivotal role in the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento. He was imprisoned for his revolutionary activities but later pardoned and recognized for his contributions to the cause.

As the centuries passed, the Pistone name continued to spread across Italy and eventually beyond its borders, with descendants settling in various parts of the world. However, the origins and historical significance of this surname remain firmly rooted in the Italian peninsula, where it emerged and flourished over the course of many generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pistone

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

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

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