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

Pierrejean, 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 Pierrejean surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pierrejean in America

Pierrejean is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pierrejean surname appeared 125 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 Pierrejean.

The history of the last name Pierrejean

The surname PIERREJEAN originates from France, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is a combination of the French words "pierre," meaning stone, and "jean," a common name derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious."

This surname is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas known for their stone quarries or stonework. It is possible that the name was initially given to someone involved in the trade of stonework, either as a mason, quarryman, or even a builder of stone structures.

Historical records suggest that the name PIERREJEAN appeared in various medieval documents, including parish registers and tax records. One notable mention is found in the "Livre des Métiers" (Book of Trades) from the 13th century, which lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as Pierre Jean, Pierre Jehan, and Pierrejan.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname PIERREJEAN dates back to the 14th century, when a certain Jacques PIERREJEAN was mentioned in a land registry document from the town of Arras in northern France. Another early record comes from the 15th century, when a Pierre PIERREJEAN was listed as a stonemason working on the construction of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname PIERREJEAN. One such person was Jean-Baptiste PIERREJEAN (1737-1810), a French architect and engineer who was actively involved in the construction of the Palais de Justice in Paris. Another was Marie-Thérèse PIERREJEAN (1768-1838), a renowned French painter and portraitist during the Napoleonic era.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Louis PIERREJEAN (1821-1897), a French physician and pioneer in the field of anesthesiology. He played a crucial role in the development and promotion of the use of chloroform as an anesthetic during surgical procedures.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Émile PIERREJEAN (1908-1998), a French author and literary critic who wrote extensively on the works of Marcel Proust and other prominent French writers.

Finally, a more recent figure worth mentioning is Pierre PIERREJEAN (1942-2017), a renowned French chef and restaurateur known for his innovative culinary techniques and dedication to promoting traditional French cuisine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pierrejean

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

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 Pierrejean 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.

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

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