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

Placentia, 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 Placentia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Placentia in America

Placentia is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Placentia surname appeared 131 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 Placentia.

The history of the last name Placentia

The surname Placentia originates from Italy and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "placentia," meaning "pleasant" or "agreeable." The name is believed to have its roots in the city of Piacenza, a province in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Placentia can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Dominii Temporalis S. Sedis, a collection of papal documents from the 8th to the 13th century. The name appears in several records, suggesting its use among Italian families during that time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Placentia was Guglielmo Placentia, a Franciscan friar and philosopher who lived from around 1235 to 1300. He was known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics.

During the Renaissance period, the Placentia family gained prominence in Florence, where they were involved in the textile trade. One notable member was Bartolomeo Placentia (1439-1512), a wealthy merchant and banker who served as a financial advisor to the Medici family.

In the 16th century, the name Placentia appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition. One such individual was Juan Placentia, a merchant from Seville who was persecuted for his alleged involvement in the crypto-Jewish community.

Another notable figure with the surname Placentia was Giovanni Battista Placentia (1590-1668), an Italian mathematician and astronomer. He is best known for his work on the calculation of planetary orbits and his collaboration with Galileo Galilei.

In the 18th century, the Placentia name was associated with the arts. Giuseppe Placentia (1716-1784) was an Italian painter and engraver who was renowned for his depictions of landscapes and architectural scenes.

While the surname Placentia has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the city of Piacenza in northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Placentia

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

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 Placentia 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.

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

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