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

Pie, 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 Pie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pie in America

Pie is the 70208th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pie surname appeared 279 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 Pie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pie 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 Pie

The surname PIE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It likely derived from the Old English word "pie," which referred to a type of pastry or dish made with a crust filled with a savory or sweet filling. The name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname for someone who made or sold pies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PIE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it appears as "Richard le Pye." This spelling variation suggests that the name was originally pronounced with a long "i" sound.

In the 14th century, the surname PIE was documented in various records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1379, which mention a "John Pye." During this time, the name was also spelled as "Pye" and "Pye."

The PIE surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded figures was Sir Walter Pye (c. 1355 - c. 1430), an English knight who served under King Henry IV and was appointed to various military and administrative positions.

Another significant bearer of the PIE surname was Sir Robert Pye (1585 - 1662), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament and was a prominent figure during the English Civil War. He was a staunch supporter of the Parliamentarian cause and played a crucial role in the establishment of the Commonwealth of England.

In the 18th century, Henry James Pye (1745 - 1813) was an English poet and laureate who served as the Poet Laureate of England from 1790 until his death. He published numerous works, including translations of classical literature and original poetry.

The PIE surname has also been associated with notable figures in the arts and sciences. John Pye (1782 - 1874) was an English engraver and painter known for his landscape paintings and engravings of architectural subjects.

In the field of science, John Pye Smith (1774 - 1851) was a renowned English theologian and geologist who made significant contributions to the study of geology and its relationship with biblical teachings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pie

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

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

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