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

Pijuan, 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 Pijuan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pijuan in America

Pijuan is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pijuan surname appeared 201 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 Pijuan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pijuan 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 Pijuan

The surname PIJUAN originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It is believed to have derived from the Old Catalan word "pijoan," which referred to a person who worked with or cultivated pine trees. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when occupational surnames were common.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PIJUAN surname can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a medieval document detailing the distribution of land and properties in the newly conquered territory of Valencia after the Reconquista. This record dates back to the 13th century and mentions a certain Pere PIJUAN who received land grants in the area of Alcoy.

The PIJUAN name is also associated with the town of Pijuan, located in the Catalan region of El Baix Llobregat. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, or vice versa, with the town being named after an early settler or prominent family bearing the PIJUAN name.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the PIJUAN surname. One such figure was Jaume PIJUAN (1669-1724), a renowned Catalan sculptor known for his baroque-style works adorning churches and buildings across Catalonia and Valencia.

Another prominent PIJUAN was Joan PIJUAN (1758-1819), a Catalan painter and engraver who gained recognition for his landscape and portrait works. His paintings can be found in various art museums and collections in Spain.

In the 20th century, Josep PIJUAN (1914-1985) was a celebrated Catalan poet and writer, known for his avant-garde poetry and his contributions to the literary movements of the time. He was also an active participant in the cultural and political movements of Catalonia.

Francesc PIJUAN (1921-1996) was a renowned Catalan architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in the development and reconstruction of various cities in Catalonia, including Barcelona, during the post-war period.

Additionally, Joan PIJUAN (1926-2005) was a respected Catalan painter and sculptor, known for his abstract and geometric works. His art pieces can be found in numerous galleries and collections across Spain and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pijuan

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

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

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