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

Placido, 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 Placido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Placido in America

Placido is the 20348th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Placido surname appeared 1,306 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 Placido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Placido 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 Placido

The surname Placido originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Latin word "placidus," meaning "calm" or "peaceful." The name was initially associated with individuals who exhibited a serene and tranquil demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Placido can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Abbey of Cava in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. This historical record contains references to individuals bearing the name Placido.

During the Renaissance period, the name Placido gained prominence in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. It was often associated with noble families and members of the clergy, reflecting the virtues of calmness and serenity.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Placido was Placido Rizzardo, a renowned Italian architect and sculptor. He was born in Bergamo in 1508 and is best known for his contributions to the architectural style of the Venetian Renaissance.

Another prominent individual bearing the surname Placido was Giovanni Battista Placido, a 17th-century Italian composer and organist. He was born in Naples in 1607 and served as the organist at the Royal Chapel of Naples, where he composed numerous sacred works.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Placido Costanzi, an Italian painter and engraver. Born in Rome in 1702, he was renowned for his landscape paintings and etchings, capturing the beauty of the Italian countryside with a sense of tranquility.

In the 19th century, Placido Mandanici, an Italian lawyer and politician, made a significant impact. Born in Messina, Sicily, in 1808, he served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and was known for his advocacy of civil rights and legal reforms.

Another noteworthy figure from this era was Placido Fabri Nelli, an Italian priest and historian. Born in Terni in 1823, he dedicated his life to studying and preserving the history and culture of his native region, publishing numerous works on the subject.

Throughout its history, the surname Placido has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, musicians, intellectuals, and clergymen. While the name may have evolved over time, its roots remain firmly grounded in the Latin concept of calmness and serenity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Placido

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

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

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