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

Pusateri, 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 Pusateri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pusateri in America

Pusateri is the 14184th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pusateri surname appeared 2,117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pusateri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pusateri 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 Pusateri

The surname Pusateri is of Italian origin, originating in Sicily during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "pusat," meaning "well" or "water source." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a well or maintained a well in their village or town.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Pusateri can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Caltanissetta, located in central Sicily. The name appeared in various forms, such as Pusaterio and Pusatieri, reflecting the evolution of spelling patterns over time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Pusateri, born in Caltanissetta in 1275. He was a prominent landowner and played a role in the local governance of the town during the late 13th century.

In the 15th century, the Pusateri family gained prominence in the city of Palermo, where they were involved in the silk trade. Vincenzo Pusateri, born in 1421, was a successful merchant and established a thriving silk business that contributed to the economic prosperity of the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Pusateri name appeared in several literary works and historical records. One notable figure was Antonio Pusateri, a poet born in Messina in 1539, who wrote extensively about the beauty of Sicily and the rich cultural heritage of the island.

As the Pusateri family spread across Italy and beyond, the name also appeared in various place names. For example, the town of Pusaterro in the province of Caserta is believed to have been named after a member of the Pusateri family who settled there in the 16th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Pusateri include:

1. Gaetano Pusateri (1785-1862), an Italian painter known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Salvatore Pusateri (1892-1963), a Sicilian-born American businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the Italian community in New York City.
3. Maria Pusateri (1917-2002), an Italian actress who appeared in several films during the post-World War II era.
4. Giorgio Pusateri (born 1955), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009.
5. Alessandro Pusateri (born 1978), an Italian professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the Italian Basketball League.

The Pusateri surname continues to be prevalent in Italy, particularly in Sicily and other parts of southern Italy, reflecting its deep-rooted history and connection to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pusateri

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

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

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