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

Pitera, 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 Pitera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pitera in America

Pitera is the 45569th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pitera surname appeared 469 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 Pitera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pitera 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 Pitera

The surname Pitera is believed to have originated in the northern region of Italy, specifically around the area of Piedmont and Liguria, during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "pietra," meaning "stone" or "rock," suggesting a connection to an occupation related to stonework or a geographic feature associated with rocky terrain.

One of the earliest records of the name can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a certain Guglielmo Pitera was mentioned as a stonemason working on the construction of a church in the city of Turin. This lends credence to the theory that the name was initially an occupational surname for those involved in the quarrying or working of stone.

In the 14th century, a prominent family bearing the name Pitera resided in the town of Savona, located on the Ligurian coast. Historical records indicate that they were involved in maritime trade and held positions of influence within the local community.

The name Pitera also appears in various iterations, such as Pietra, Petri, and Petrelli, which further reinforces its connection to the Italian word for "stone." These variations were likely due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or the adoption of different spellings over time.

One notable figure with the surname Pitera was Giovanni Battista Pitera, a renowned sculptor and architect from Genoa who lived during the 16th century (c. 1510-1592). He is credited with designing several churches and palaces that still stand as architectural landmarks in the city.

Another individual of note was Cesare Pitera (1564-1628), a Genoese historian and author who documented the events and chronicles of his native city during the Renaissance period.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Pitera family settled in the town of Alassio, located on the Italian Riviera. Among them was Antonio Pitera (1738-1812), a respected merchant and shipowner who played a significant role in the local economy.

As the Pitera name spread across Italy and beyond, it was carried by individuals who left their mark in various fields, including the arts, literature, and commerce. While the surname may have evolved over time, its roots can be traced back to the stony landscapes and skilled stoneworkers of northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pitera

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

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

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