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

Pido, 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 Pido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pido in America

Pido is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pido surname appeared 120 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 Pido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pido 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 Pido

The surname PIDO is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "pido," which means "I ask" or "I beg." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who frequently asked for or begged for things.

The earliest recorded examples of the surname PIDO can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in regions such as Catalonia and Aragon. In these documents, the name appeared in various spellings, including Pido, Pidos, and Pidós, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname PIDO was Ramón Pido, a prominent merchant and landowner from Barcelona who lived in the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in several trade disputes and legal battles over property rights, which may have contributed to the association of the name with someone who frequently asked or demanded things.

Another individual of note was Juana Pido, a renowned midwife and herbalist who lived in the village of Arcos de la Frontera in the 16th century. She gained a reputation for her expertise in traditional birthing practices and her knowledge of medicinal plants, which earned her the respect and gratitude of many families in the region.

In the 17th century, the PIDO surname appeared in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, indicating that some individuals with this name may have participated in the exploration and settlement of the New World. One such individual was Diego Pido, a soldier and explorer who accompanied expeditions to present-day Mexico and Central America during the early 1600s.

Moving into the 18th century, the name PIDO can be found in various church and civil records throughout Spain and its territories. One notable figure was María Pido, a renowned poet and writer from Seville who published several volumes of poetry and plays during this time.

Over the centuries, the PIDO surname has spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage, but its roots can be traced back to its origins in medieval Spain and the linguistic and cultural traditions of that region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pido

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

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

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