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

Pierrot, 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 Pierrot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pierrot in America

Pierrot is the 61745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pierrot surname appeared 325 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 Pierrot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pierrot 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 Pierrot

The surname Pierrot has its roots in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated as a nickname derived from the Old French word "pierre," meaning "stone" or "rock." This nickname was likely given to someone who lived near a prominent rock formation or who worked as a stonemason.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pierrot can be found in the Rolls of Normandy from the 12th century, where it is spelled "Perrot." This variation in spelling was common during that time period, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Court Rolls of the County of Essex in England, indicating that individuals with this surname had likely migrated from France to England during the Norman Conquest or shortly thereafter.

The Pierrot surname can also be traced back to various place names in France, such as Pierrefitte, Pierrefonds, and Pierrelaye. These place names often incorporated the word "pierre," suggesting a connection between the surname and these locations.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Pierrot was Jean Pierrot, a French poet and dramatist who lived in the 16th century (c. 1510 - c. 1580). His works included satirical plays and poems that critiqued societal issues of the time.

Another notable figure was Pierre Pierrot (1590-1660), a French Jesuit missionary who traveled to New France (modern-day Canada) in the early 17th century. He established missions among the Huron and Iroquois tribes, and his accounts of these expeditions provided valuable insights into the lives of the indigenous peoples.

In the 18th century, Jacques Pierrot (1712-1788) was a renowned French sculptor and architectural designer. He worked on numerous projects, including the renovation of the Louvre Palace in Paris.

During the French Revolution, Antoine Pierrot (1759-1794) was a prominent military leader who fought for the revolutionary forces. He played a crucial role in several battles and was eventually executed during the Reign of Terror.

In the 19th century, Jean-Marie Pierrot (1822-1890) was a French artist known for his landscapes and genre paintings. He was a member of the Barbizon School, a group of painters who focused on depicting rural life and natural scenes.

These examples demonstrate the long history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname Pierrot, which has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from poets and missionaries to military leaders and artists.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pierrot

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

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

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