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

Pittiglio, 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 Pittiglio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pittiglio in America

Pittiglio is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pittiglio surname appeared 113 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 Pittiglio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pittiglio 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 Pittiglio

The surname Pittiglio is of Italian origin, hailing from the region of Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

The name Pittiglio is thought to be derived from the Italian word "pittigli," which refers to a type of small, decorative ribbon or cord used in embroidery or garment-making. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked as embroiderers, tailors, or in related textile professions.

Early records show variations in the spelling of the name, including "Pittigliu," "Pittiglione," and "Pittigliola," reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional dialects of Italy during that time. Some researchers have also linked the name to specific locations or place names within Calabria, such as the town of Pettigli or the village of Pittigliano, which may have been the birthplace of the earliest known bearers of the name.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Pittiglio can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Regni Siciliae, a collection of medieval documents from the Kingdom of Sicily, which included parts of southern Italy. In this historical record, a certain Guglielmo Pittiglio is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Reggio Calabria in the year 1273.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Pittiglio. For instance, Francesco Pittiglio (1548-1612) was a renowned Renaissance painter from Naples, known for his religious works and frescoes adorning various churches in the region. Another example is Giovanni Battista Pittiglio (1670-1748), a Baroque architect and engineer who designed several prominent buildings in Calabria, including the Palazzo Comunale in Catanzaro.

In the 19th century, Vincenzo Pittiglio (1826-1901) was a influential politician and lawyer from Reggio Calabria, serving as a member of the Italian Parliament and advocating for the rights of southern Italians during the unification period.

Moving into the 20th century, Giuseppe Pittiglio (1901-1974) was a celebrated author and journalist from Cosenza, Calabria, whose works explored the cultural traditions and dialects of his native region.

It is worth noting that while the surname Pittiglio has its roots in southern Italy, particularly in Calabria, bearers of this name can now be found dispersed throughout various parts of Italy and beyond, as a result of migration and the spread of Italian families over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pittiglio

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

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

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