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

Pellicier, 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 Pellicier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pellicier in America

Pellicier is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pellicier surname appeared 130 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 Pellicier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pellicier 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 Pellicier

The surname Pellicier originated in France during the 14th century. It is derived from the French word "pelletier," which means "furrier" or "skinner," referring to a person who worked with fur or animal skins. The name is believed to have first emerged in the region of Provence in southern France.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pellicier can be found in the municipal archives of the city of Marseille, dating back to the late 1300s. These records mention a certain Pierre Pellicier, a furrier by trade, who resided in the city during that time period.

Throughout the centuries, the Pellicier surname has appeared in various historical documents and records across France. In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing this name was Guillaume Pellicier, a French diplomat and scholar who served as the Bishop of Montpellier from 1539 to 1568.

Another prominent individual with the Pellicier surname was Jean-Baptiste Pellicier, a 17th-century French scholar and numismatist who was born in 1623 and died in 1696. He made significant contributions to the study of ancient coins and medals.

During the 18th century, the Pellicier family had established roots in the region of Normandy in northern France. Records from this period mention a Jean-François Pellicier, who was born in 1732 and served as a magistrate in the city of Rouen.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the Pellicier surname was Jules-Édouard Pellicier, a French painter and engraver who was born in 1819 and died in 1892. He is known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which are housed in various art museums across France.

While the Pellicier surname has its origins in France, it has also spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration. However, the majority of historical records and notable figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its French roots, reflecting its rich heritage and significance within French culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pellicier

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

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

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