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

Pelote, 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 Pelote surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pelote in America

Pelote is the 90495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pelote surname appeared 204 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 Pelote.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pelote 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 Pelote

The surname PELOTE originates from France, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "pelote," meaning a small ball or bundle. The name likely referred to an occupation or trade involving balls or bundles, such as a wool or yarn merchant.

PELOTE was initially concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Livre des métiers d'Etienne Boileau, a 13th-century document that listed various trades and crafts in Paris.

In the 14th century, the name PELOTE can be found in the records of the city of Rouen, where a Jean Pelote was listed as a merchant in 1375. Another notable individual was Jehan Pelote, a wool merchant from Amiens who was mentioned in the town's archives in the late 15th century.

During the 16th century, the name PELOTE spread to other regions of France, including Brittany and Anjou. One notable bearer of the name was René Pelote (1510-1578), a Catholic priest and theologian from Angers, known for his writings on the Reformation.

In the 17th century, the PELOTE family established itself in the Champagne region, where they were involved in the wine trade. Jacques Pelote (1620-1691), a prominent winemaker from Reims, left behind detailed records documenting the family's vineyards and wine production.

As the name spread throughout France, variations in spelling emerged, such as Pelotte, Pelloté, and Pelotier. The name Pelotier was particularly common in the Burgundy region, where it referred to individuals involved in the production or trade of wool and textile products.

In the 18th century, the PELOTE name gained recognition through the work of François Pelote (1745-1818), a renowned architect from Lyon. He designed several notable buildings, including the Palais de Justice in Lyon, and was celebrated for his innovative use of classical architectural styles.

Other notable individuals with the PELOTE surname include Jean-Baptiste Pelote (1780-1854), a French painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits, and Émile Pelote (1865-1932), a politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the French National Assembly.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pelote

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

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

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