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

Pellot, 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 Pellot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pellot in America

Pellot is the 17586th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pellot surname appeared 1,598 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 Pellot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pellot 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 Pellot

The surname Pellot has its origins in France, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term "pelot," which referred to a small ball or a bundle of material. This connection suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the production or handling of such items.

The earliest known record of the name Pellot can be found in the historical documents of the Champagne region of France, dating back to the 12th century. In these records, the name appears with various spellings, such as Pelot, Pellott, and Pelaut, reflecting the linguistic variations of the time.

One notable historical reference to the name Pellot comes from the archives of the town of Troyes, where a certain Jean Pellot was recorded as a prominent merchant in the late 14th century. This Jean Pellot was a respected figure in the local community and played a significant role in the town's economic affairs.

In the 16th century, the Pellot family gained prominence in the region of Burgundy, where they owned several estates and vineyards. Jacques Pellot (1517-1591), a renowned winemaker, is credited with introducing innovative techniques in viticulture that improved the quality of Burgundian wines.

The name Pellot also appears in historical records from other parts of France, such as Normandy and Brittany. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Rouen, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One notable figure from this branch was Pierre Pellot (1623-1697), a merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and churches in the region.

Another prominent individual with the surname Pellot was Louis Pellot (1719-1793), a French politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Louis XVI. His diplomatic efforts played a crucial role in maintaining peaceful relations between France and the Ottoman Empire during a turbulent period in European history.

Over the centuries, the Pellot name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and military figures. One such figure was Émile Pellot (1822-1901), a French painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works were exhibited at prestigious venues, including the Salon de Paris, and are now part of several museum collections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pellot

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

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

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