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

Prainito, 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 Prainito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prainito in America

Prainito is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prainito surname appeared 266 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 Prainito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prainito 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 Prainito

The surname PRAINITO has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the northern Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto. The name is likely derived from the Italian word "prato," meaning meadow or field, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in or near a meadow or grassy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PRAINITO surname can be found in a historical document from the city of Verona, dated 1492. In this document, a certain Giovanni PRAINITO is mentioned as a landowner and vintner. This record provides evidence of the surname's existence during the Renaissance period in northern Italy.

In the 16th century, the PRAINITO name appeared in several church records and census documents in the town of Vicenza, located in the Veneto region. These records list several PRAINITO families, indicating that the surname had become well-established in the area by that time.

A notable figure bearing the PRAINITO surname was Marcantonio PRAINITO, a renowned architect and sculptor who lived in Venice during the late 16th century. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of the famous Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal in Venice. Marcantonio PRAINITO's birth year is estimated to be around 1540, and he is believed to have died in the early 1600s.

Another individual of historical significance was Giulia PRAINITO, a celebrated opera singer from Milan who gained acclaim in the late 18th century. Born in 1765, Giulia PRAINITO performed in various opera houses throughout Italy and Europe, and her exceptional vocal talents were widely praised by contemporary critics and audiences.

In the 19th century, the PRAINITO surname was found in various parts of northern Italy, including the regions of Piedmont and Emilia-Romagna. One notable figure from this period was Carlo PRAINITO, a prominent lawyer and politician from Turin, who lived from 1823 to 1892. Carlo PRAINITO served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the political and social reforms of the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.

Another notable bearer of the PRAINITO surname was Francesco PRAINITO, a renowned artist and sculptor from Bologna, who lived from 1873 to 1949. Francesco PRAINITO's works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout Italy, and he is particularly known for his intricate marble sculptures and portraits.

While the PRAINITO surname has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prainito

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

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

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