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

Pizano, 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 Pizano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pizano in America

Pizano is the 6628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pizano surname appeared 5,110 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Pizano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pizano 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 Pizano

The surname Pizano originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "pizza," which referred to a type of flatbread or cake made with flour, water, and various toppings. The name Pizano likely indicated a baker or seller of this traditional Italian food item.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pizano surname can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated around 1350. This document mentions a family of bakers named Pizano, who were renowned for their exceptional pizza-making skills.

In the 15th century, the name Pizano appeared in several historical records from the region of Campania, particularly in the cities of Naples and Salerno. During this time, the surname was sometimes spelled as "Pizzano" or "Piczano," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Pizano, one can mention Antonia Pizano (1435-1498), a renowned chef and cookbook author from the city of Naples. Her cookbook, "La Vera Cucina Napoletana" (The True Neapolitan Cuisine), published in 1472, featured several recipes for traditional Neapolitan pizzas and is considered a seminal work in Italian culinary literature.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Pizano (1510-1579), a master baker from Salerno who is credited with introducing the iconic "Margherita" pizza, named after Queen Margherita of Savoy. This pizza, featuring tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil, became a symbol of the Italian culinary tradition and remains one of the most popular pizza varieties worldwide.

In the 16th century, the Pizano family expanded their influence beyond the confines of Campania. Marco Pizano (1550-1623), a descendant of the Neapolitan bakers, established a successful bakery in Rome, where he gained a reputation for his exceptional pizza-making skills. His establishment became a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, further spreading the fame of the Pizano name.

During the 17th century, the Pizano surname appeared in records from various Italian cities, including Florence, Venice, and Milan, suggesting that members of the family had migrated and established themselves in different regions of the Italian peninsula.

One notable figure from this era was Luca Pizano (1620-1692), a baker from Milan who is credited with introducing the concept of "pizza al taglio" (pizza by the slice), a convenient and affordable way of selling pizza that became popular among the working classes. His innovation contributed to the widespread popularity of pizza as a fast and inexpensive meal.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pizano

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

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

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