2000
#18,791
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,348
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.50
Rare Last name
Pizana
A surname of Italian origin related to the city of Pisa.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,148 Americans carry the last name Pizana. That puts it at #15,115 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 159,569 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pizana 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
2.1K
1 in 159,569
Census rank
#15,115
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,873 bearers of the surname Pizana in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15115th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pizana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pizana
Among Census respondents with the surname Pizana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Pizana 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 Pizana surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.7% · 1,718
- White5.9% · 111
- Two or more races1.0% · 18
- Black or African American0.7% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pizana
Pizana 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
#16,481
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,743
+395 bearers (+29.3%)
Per 100,000 0.59
Rank movement Up 2,310 places
2020
#15,115
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,873
+130 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.63
Rank movement Up 1,366 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #18,791 | 1,348 | 0.50 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,481 | 1,743 | 0.59 | +395 bearers (+29.3%) | Up 2,310 places |
| 2020 | #15,115 | 1,873 | 0.63 | +130 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 1,366 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 Pizana 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 | #16,481 | #15,115 | 8.3% |
| Count | 1,743 | 1,873 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.59 | 0.63 | 6.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pizana bearers went from 1,743 to 1,873 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 1,366 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,481 to #15,115.
FAQ
Pizana surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pizana?
Name Census estimates that about 2,148 living Americans carry the surname Pizana. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 159,569 residents.
How common is Pizana?
Pizana ranks #15,115 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,873 people with the surname Pizana. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,148), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.63 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.63 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Pizana.
Has Pizana become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pizana went from 1,743 recorded bearers to 1,873. That is an increase of 130 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,481 to #15,115.
What does the Census say about the background of Pizana?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pizana, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.7%. The next largest groups are White (5.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pizana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (1,718 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pizana appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.7%), White (5.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Pizana (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 Pizana mean?
A surname of Italian origin related to the city of Pisa. 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 Pizana (0.63 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 common is the surname Pizana?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Pizana on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.