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

Pill, 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 Pill surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pill in America

Pill is the 68122nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pill surname appeared 289 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 Pill.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pill 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 Pill

The surname Pill has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "pyll," which means a stream or a brook. This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a small stream or brook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pill can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279, where it appears as "Pill." This document was a census-like record that listed individuals and their occupations, providing valuable insight into the prevalence of surnames during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname Pill appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1332, where it was spelled "Pille." This variation in spelling was common during the Middle Ages, as there were no standardized rules for writing surnames.

The Pill surname has also been linked to place names, such as Pill in Somerset, which is derived from the Old English word "pyll," meaning a creek or an inlet. This connection suggests that some individuals may have adopted the surname based on their place of residence or origin.

Notable individuals with the surname Pill throughout history include:

1. Richard Pill (c. 1540 - 1625), an English clergyman and author who wrote a book titled "A Protestant's Reason for Renouncing the Protestant Religion."

2. John Pill (1718 - 1785), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and was involved in various naval battles.

3. Thomas Pill (1789 - 1863), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in Bristol, including the Bristol Athenaeum and the Bristol Exchange.

4. Jane Pill (1816 - 1892), a British author and poet who wrote several works, including "Rhymes from a Recluse" and "Gleanings from Nature."

5. Henry Pill (1846 - 1920), an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Somerset County Cricket Club in the late 19th century.

While the Pill surname may have originated from humble beginnings, referring to those residing near streams or brooks, it has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on their respective communities and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pill

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

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

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