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

Pilarte, 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 Pilarte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pilarte in America

Pilarte is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pilarte surname appeared 320 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 Pilarte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pilarte 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 Pilarte

The surname PILARTE originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "pilar," meaning a pillar or column, and the suffix "-te," indicating a person or place associated with pillars or columns. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent pillar or column, or perhaps someone who worked as a stonemason or builder of such structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PILARTE surname can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, Spain, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document a family of PILARTEs who were involved in the construction and maintenance of some of the city's notable churches and cathedrals.

During the 17th century, the name PILARTE began to spread beyond Spain, with some members of the family migrating to various Spanish colonies in the Americas. In particular, there are records of PILARTEs settling in Mexico, Peru, and Argentina during this period.

One notable PILARTE from this era was Juan Pilarte (1612-1681), a Spanish architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several important buildings in Lima, Peru, including the Church of San Francisco and the Convent of the Descalzas. His work was highly praised for its innovative use of earthquake-resistant techniques, which helped ensure the longevity of these structures.

In the 18th century, the PILARTE name appeared in various parts of Europe, likely as a result of migration and intermarriage. For instance, there are records of a family named PILARTE living in the town of Avignon, France, during the late 1700s.

Another significant figure bearing the PILARTE surname was María Pilarte (1745-1823), a Spanish writer and educator who authored several influential works on women's education and rights. She was a vocal advocate for improving educational opportunities for girls and was considered a pioneer in the field of feminist thought in Spain.

As the 19th century dawned, the PILARTE name continued to spread across different parts of the world, with members of the family settling in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. One notable American PILARTE was William Pilarte (1820-1892), a Civil War veteran and politician who served as the mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio, in the late 1800s.

In more recent times, the PILARTE surname has been associated with various fields, including the arts, sciences, and business. For example, Miguel Pilarte (1918-2002) was a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor whose works are featured in several prestigious museums and galleries across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pilarte

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

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

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