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

Pieters, 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 Pieters surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pieters in America

Pieters is the 26229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pieters surname appeared 932 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 Pieters.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pieters 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 Pieters

The surname Pieters has its origins in the Low Countries, specifically the Netherlands and Belgium, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name of a father or ancestor. In this case, Pieters is the Dutch equivalent of the English name "Peter," which was derived from the Greek name "Petros," meaning "rock."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Pieters can be traced back to the 13th century in various Dutch and Flemish records. One notable example is a mention of a Wouter Pieters in the archives of the city of Ghent, dated 1267. Additionally, the surname appears in the Leiden Legegers, a collection of municipal records from the city of Leiden, in the early 14th century.

During the Middle Ages, the surname was often associated with individuals who lived or worked near churches dedicated to Saint Peter. For instance, the village of Sint-Pieters-Leeuw, located in the Flemish Brabant region of Belgium, derives its name from the local church dedicated to Saint Peter, and it is likely that some individuals from this area adopted the surname Pieters.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Pieters was Pieter Pieters (c. 1540-1603), a Dutch painter and engraver from Amsterdam. His works included portraits, religious scenes, and landscapes, and his engravings were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Jan Pieters Zomer (1641-1724), a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life in the Netherlands. His works are celebrated for their attention to detail and ability to capture the human experience.

Moving forward in time, Adrianus Pieters (1779-1846) was a Dutch educator and philologist who played a significant role in the development of the Dutch language. He served as the rector of the Latin School in Amsterdam and was a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

In the realm of literature, Hendrik Pieters (1834-1892) was a Dutch writer and poet who contributed to the Tachtigers movement, a literary group that advocated for artistic freedom and experimentation in the late 19th century.

Finally, Piet Pieters (1892-1963) was a Belgian professional road cyclist who competed in the Tour de France and other prestigious races during the early 20th century. He won several stages in the Tour de France and is remembered as one of the most successful Belgian cyclists of his era.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Pieters throughout history, highlighting its Dutch and Flemish roots and its presence across various fields, from the arts to academics and sports.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pieters

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

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

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