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

Pitalo, 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 Pitalo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pitalo in America

Pitalo is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pitalo surname appeared 138 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 Pitalo.

The history of the last name Pitalo

The surname PITALO is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely in the region of Tuscany. It is thought to be derived from the Old Italian word "pitale," which referred to a type of large ceramic bowl or vessel used for cooking and serving food.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PITALO can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Siena, where a certain Guido Pitalo is mentioned as a local artisan and potter. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who crafted or sold these ceramic pitales.

In the 15th century, the PITALO surname appears in various municipal records from the town of Colle di Val d'Elsa, located in the province of Siena. One notable figure from this era is Giovanni Pitalo, a merchant who was involved in the trade of pottery and ceramics between Tuscany and neighboring regions.

By the 16th century, the PITALO name had spread to other parts of Italy, including the city of Naples. In 1532, a certain Stefano Pitalo is recorded as a member of the local guild of potters and ceramicists, suggesting that the family's association with the pottery trade continued over generations.

In the 17th century, a branch of the PITALO family relocated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves in the town of Caltagirone, renowned for its ceramics production. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Francesco Pitalo (1624-1687), a skilled potter and artist who was renowned for his exquisitely decorated majolica wares.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Pitalo (1688-1762), a priest and scholar from the city of Palermo, who authored several treatises on theology and philosophy. His works were widely circulated throughout Italy and Europe during the Enlightenment period.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the PITALO surname continued to be associated with the ceramic arts in various regions of Italy, with several families maintaining pottery workshops and passing down their craft through generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pitalo

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

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 Pitalo 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.

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

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