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

Pillado, 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 Pillado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pillado in America

Pillado is the 35147th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pillado surname appeared 641 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 Pillado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pillado 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 Pillado

The surname Pillado is believed to have originated in Spain, likely in the northern regions of the country. The name is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "pillado," which means "caught" or "seized." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was caught or apprehended for some reason, possibly in a legal or military context.

The earliest known records of the Pillado name can be traced back to the 13th century, with mentions found in various medieval documents and manuscripts from the regions of Asturias and Galicia. One notable early reference is in the "Libro Becerro de las Behetrias de Castilla" (Book of the Becerro of the Behetrias of Castile), which dates back to the 14th century.

In the 15th century, there are records of a Juan Pillado, a soldier from Asturias who fought in the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Moorish forces in the Iberian Peninsula. Juan Pillado's bravery and military exploits were documented in various chronicles of the time.

The Pillado name also appears in connection with several notable locations in northern Spain. For instance, there is a small village called Pillado in the municipality of Tineo, located in the region of Asturias. Additionally, the name is linked to the town of Villapillado in the province of León.

Over the centuries, several individuals with the Pillado surname have achieved notable status. One such figure was Diego Pillado (1525-1591), a Spanish Renaissance scholar and humanist who authored numerous works on philosophy, rhetoric, and classical literature.

Another prominent Pillado was Andrés Pillado y Arroyo (1820-1883), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice and Grace during the reign of King Alfonso XII.

In the 20th century, José Pillado Pallares (1890-1964) was a distinguished Spanish architect known for his contributions to the Regionalist style of architecture, particularly in the city of Vigo.

It's worth noting that while the Pillado surname has a strong presence in Spain, it has also spread to other parts of the world, including Latin American countries, due to Spanish migration and colonization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pillado

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

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

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