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

Pillco, 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 Pillco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pillco in America

Pillco is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pillco surname appeared 238 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 Pillco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pillco 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 Pillco

The surname Pillco is of Peruvian origin, tracing its roots back to the indigenous Quechua language spoken by the Inca civilization. The name is believed to have derived from the Quechua word "pillcu," which refers to a type of red flower native to the Andean regions.

During the colonial era, when Spanish conquistadors arrived in Peru, they often took note of indigenous surnames and recorded them in official documents. One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pillco surname can be found in the church records of Cuzco, the former capital of the Inca Empire, dating back to the 16th century.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Pillco surname was Pedro Pillco, a renowned Quechua poet and playwright from the village of San Salvador de Ayacucho. His works, which incorporated indigenous themes and traditions, played a significant role in preserving the cultural heritage of the Quechua people during the colonial period.

The 18th century saw the rise of Tomás Pillco, a renowned Peruvian artist and sculptor known for his intricate wood carvings and religious imagery. His works adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout the Andean region, and he is considered one of the most influential artists of the Cuzco School of Art.

In the 19th century, Juana Pillco, a renowned weaver from the village of Chinchero, near Cuzco, gained recognition for her exceptional skills in creating intricate textiles using traditional Quechua techniques. Her works were highly sought after and are now preserved in museums as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Andean region.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Manuel Pillco, a military leader who played a crucial role in the Peruvian War of Independence against Spanish colonial rule. He was known for his strategic tactics and bravery on the battlefield, earning him a place in the annals of Peruvian history.

Throughout history, the Pillco surname has remained closely tied to its Quechua roots and the cultural traditions of the Andean region. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over time, its connection to the indigenous heritage of Peru remains strong, serving as a testament to the resilience and enduring legacy of the Inca civilization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pillco

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

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

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