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

Pian, 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 Pian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pian in America

Pian is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pian surname appeared 115 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 Pian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pian 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 Pian

The surname PIAN is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "pianus," which means "flat" or "level." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a flat or level area, such as a plain or a plateau.

The earliest known records of the PIAN surname date back to the 12th century, where it appears in various documents and manuscripts from northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. One notable example is the mention of a certain Petrus PIAN in a land deed from the city of Verona, dated 1187.

In the 13th century, the name PIAN was also found in various records from the city of Milan, where it was sometimes spelled as "Piane" or "Piani." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One of the earliest recorded instances of a prominent figure bearing the PIAN surname is that of Bartolomeo PIAN, a renowned painter and architect from Milan who lived in the late 15th century (c. 1460-1528). His works can still be admired in several churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

Another notable figure was Giacomo PIAN, a successful merchant and landowner from Verona who lived in the 16th century (c. 1520-1593). His name appears in numerous business records and property deeds from that era, indicating his wealth and influence in the region.

In the 17th century, the PIAN surname gained prominence in the city of Venice, where a family of that name played a significant role in the city's maritime trade and shipping industry. One of the most prominent members was Antonio PIAN (1628-1701), who served as a senior official in the Venetian naval administration.

The 18th century saw the rise of the PIAN family in the field of academia and literature. Francesco PIAN (1716-1782), a renowned scholar and writer from Milan, was widely celebrated for his contributions to philosophy and his eloquent literary works.

Finally, in the 19th century, the PIAN surname was associated with the Italian unification movement. Giuseppe PIAN (1825-1901), a patriot and military officer from Verona, played a crucial role in the campaigns that ultimately led to the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pian

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

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

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