2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Pistritto
A surname of Italian origin meaning a small farmer or laborer.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Pistritto. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pistritto surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Pistritto in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pistritto, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pistritto
The surname Pistritto originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Italian word "pistrino," which means "bakery" or "mill." This suggests that the Pistritto family may have been involved in the baking or milling trade during the early days of the surname's usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pistritto name dates back to the 13th century. In a document from the city of Palermo, Sicily, a certain Gerolamo Pistritto was mentioned as a baker who supplied bread to local monasteries. This historical reference provides insight into the occupation and geographical location associated with the name's origins.
In the 14th century, the Pistritto surname appeared in several municipal records from the town of Nola, near Naples. These records indicate that members of the Pistritto family held positions of prominence within the local community, serving as merchants and landowners.
The Pistritto name has also been linked to the town of Pistrino, located in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, which shares a similar etymological root with the word "pistrino" (bakery or mill).
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Pistritto surname. One such figure was Antonio Pistritto (1560-1635), a renowned Italian painter who specialized in religious works and frescoes. His artworks can be found in various churches and monasteries across southern Italy.
Another notable Pistritto was Giacomo Pistritto (1710-1789), a philosopher and theologian from Naples. He authored several influential works on metaphysics and natural theology, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 19th century, Giovanni Pistritto (1821-1897) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.
Maria Pistritto (1892-1972) was a celebrated Italian opera singer who performed at prestigious venues across Europe and the United States. Her powerful soprano voice and exceptional stage presence earned her critical acclaim throughout her career.
Finally, Vincenzo Pistritto (1918-2002) was a respected Italian architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to the modernist movement in architecture. His most notable works include several public buildings and residential complexes in Rome and Milan.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pistritto
Among Census respondents with the surname Pistritto, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Pistritto bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pistritto surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino6.3% · 7
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pistritto
Pistritto appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,463 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-14 bearers (-11.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,091 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,463 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.1%) | Down 14,091 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pistritto surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #147,954 | -10.5% |
| Count | 126 | 112 | -11.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pistritto bearers went from 126 to 112 (-11.1% change). The surname moved down 14,091 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #147,954.
FAQ
Pistritto surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pistritto?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Pistritto. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Pistritto?
Pistritto ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Pistritto. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pistritto.
Has Pistritto become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pistritto went from 126 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Pistritto?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pistritto, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.3%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pistritto in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pistritto appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (6.3%), Two or More Races (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pistritto (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pistritto mean?
A surname of Italian origin meaning a small farmer or laborer. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pistritto (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Pistritto?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.