2000
#62,961
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 297
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Very Rare Last name
Pacino
A surname derived from the Italian word 'pacino', meaning small, little.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 385 Americans carry the last name Pacino. That puts it at #64,041 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 890,271 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Pacino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
385
1 in 890,271
Census rank
#64,041
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
336
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 336 bearers of the surname Pacino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 64041st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Pacino, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.9%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Pacino
The surname Pacino has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "pax," meaning peace or tranquility, possibly indicating a connection to a peaceful or serene place.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pacino can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, where it appears as "Pacinus" or "Pacino." This spelling variation was common in those times, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal preferences of the era.
During the Renaissance, the name Pacino gained prominence in the city of Naples, where several notable individuals bore this surname. One such figure was Francesco Pacino, a renowned painter and architect who lived in the 15th century and contributed significantly to the artistic renaissance in Naples.
In the 16th century, records show the presence of the Pacino family in the town of Acerra, near Naples. This town's name is derived from the Latin "acerrae," meaning small altars or shrines, possibly suggesting an ancient connection between the Pacino name and religious or spiritual traditions.
Throughout the centuries, the Pacino surname has been associated with several distinguished individuals, including:
1. Giacomo Pacino (1578-1638), a Italian composer and organist known for his sacred music compositions.
2. Pietro Pacino (1691-1763), an Italian painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style.
3. Antonio Pacino (1809-1892), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a deputy in the Sardinian Parliament.
4. Giuseppe Pacino (1874-1951), an Italian poet and novelist known for his works celebrating the beauty of the Campania region.
5. Salvatore Pacino (1920-2002), an Italian-born American artist and sculptor renowned for his abstract expressionist pieces.
While the Pacino surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its historical origins and connections to the regions of Campania and Naples remain deeply embedded in its etymology and cultural significance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Pacino
Among Census respondents with the surname Pacino, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.9%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Pacino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Pacino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White83.0% · 279
- Hispanic or Latino11.9% · 40
- Two or more races2.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 5
- Black or African American0.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Pacino
Pacino appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#64,054
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 311
+14 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Down 1,093 places
2020
#64,041
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 336
+25 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 13 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #62,961 | 297 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #64,054 | 311 | 0.11 | +14 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 1,093 places |
| 2020 | #64,041 | 336 | 0.11 | +25 bearers (+8.0%) | Up 13 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Pacino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,054 | #64,041 | 0.0% |
| Count | 311 | 336 | 8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.11 | 2.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Pacino bearers went from 311 to 336 (+8.0% change). The surname moved up 13 positions in the national ranking, going from #64,054 to #64,041.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Pacino
FAQ
Pacino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Pacino?
Name Census estimates that about 385 living Americans carry the surname Pacino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 890,271 residents.
How common is Pacino?
Pacino ranks #64,041 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.11 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 336 people with the surname Pacino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (385), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.11 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.11 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Pacino.
Has Pacino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Pacino went from 311 recorded bearers to 336. That is an increase of 25 (+8.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #64,054 to #64,041.
What does the Census say about the background of Pacino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Pacino, the largest self-reported group is White at 83.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.9%) and Two or More Races (2.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Pacino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.0% (279 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Pacino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (83.0%), Hispanic (11.9%), Two or More Races (2.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Pacino (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Pacino mean?
A surname derived from the Italian word 'pacino', meaning small, little. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Pacino (0.11 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Pacino?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.