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

Pecot, 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 Pecot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pecot in America

Pecot is the 62189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pecot surname appeared 322 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 Pecot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pecot 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 Pecot

The surname PECOT has its origins in France, where it can be traced back to the 12th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Old French word "peçon," which means "piece" or "chunk." It likely referred to a person's occupation, such as a tailor or a pieceworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PECOT name appears in the Cartulaire de Pontoise, a medieval French manuscript from the late 12th century. In this document, a person named Gaufridus Pecot is mentioned, suggesting the surname's existence during that time period.

The PECOT surname was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records, including the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of royal charters and documents from the Capetian dynasty.

During the Middle Ages, variations of the PECOT surname emerged, such as Pechot, Pécot, and Pechaud. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

One notable figure in the history of the PECOT name was Jean Pecot, a French theologian and scholar who lived in the 15th century (c. 1420-1503). He was a prominent figure at the University of Paris and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another prominent PECOT was Pierre Pecot (c. 1570-1640), a French jurist and historian who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris. He is known for his writings on French legal history and his contributions to the development of French jurisprudence.

In the 17th century, the PECOT surname spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Germany, likely due to migration and trade. One notable figure from this period was Johannes Pecot (c. 1640-1712), a Dutch engraver and printmaker known for his intricate etchings and engravings.

Moving forward to the 18th century, we find Jean-Baptiste Pecot (c. 1720-1785), a French architect and urban planner who was involved in the redesign and renovation of several cities in France, including Lyon and Marseille.

Finally, in the 19th century, we encounter Louis Pecot (1804-1888), a French Orientalist and archaeologist who conducted extensive research and excavations in the Middle East, contributing to the understanding of ancient civilizations in that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pecot

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

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

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