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

Pizana, 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 Pizana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pizana in America

Pizana is the 16481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pizana surname appeared 1,743 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pizana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pizana 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 Pizana

The surname Pizana is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "pizano," which means "someone from Pisa." This suggests that the name may have originated in the city of Pisa or its surrounding regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pizana can be found in the Codice Diplomatico della Repubblicadi Pisa, a collection of documents from the Republic of Pisa dating back to the 11th century. This indicates that the name was already in use during this time period.

It is possible that the name Pizana may have been initially used as a descriptive term to refer to individuals who hailed from the city of Pisa or its surrounding areas. Over time, it likely transitioned into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Pizana. One such figure was Guido Pizana, a renowned Italian theologian and philosopher who lived in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. Another was Francesco Pizana, a prominent Italian architect and engineer who lived in the 15th century and was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Pisa.

In the 16th century, there was a notable merchant and banker named Giovanni Pizana, who played a significant role in the economic affairs of the Republic of Pisa. Additionally, in the 17th century, a painter named Pietro Pizana gained recognition for his work in the Baroque style.

Another individual of note was Carlo Pizana, a 19th-century Italian historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of Pisa and the surrounding regions.

While the surname Pizana may not be as widespread as some others, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in Italy. Its origins likely stem from the city of Pisa, and it has been associated with various notable figures throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pizana

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

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

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