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

Pilon, 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 Pilon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pilon in America

Pilon is the 11821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pilon surname appeared 2,647 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pilon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pilon 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 Pilon

The surname Pilon originated in France during the late medieval period. It was derived from the Old French word "piler," which meant "to pound" or "to crush." This name was likely given to someone who worked as a miller or a grain crusher. The name was initially found in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas such as Normandy and Picardy.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pilon can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Reims, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that documented the names of citizens in the city of Reims. The name was also present in various other historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries, including tax records and parish registers.

In the 17th century, several notable individuals bore the surname Pilon. One such person was Jean Pilon (1617-1705), a French architect who designed the iconic Porte Saint-Denis in Paris. Another was François Pilon (1616-1676), a French sculptor known for his works in marble and bronze.

During the 18th century, the name Pilon spread to other parts of Europe, including Belgium and the Netherlands. One notable figure from this era was Jacques Pilon (1738-1805), a Flemish painter known for his landscapes and religious paintings.

In the 19th century, the name Pilon was carried to other parts of the world by French emigrants. One example is Pierre Pilon (1822-1901), a French-Canadian farmer and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.

Another historical figure with the surname Pilon was Germain Pilon (1535-1590), a renowned French sculptor active during the Renaissance. He was known for his work on the tombs of King Henry II and Catherine de' Medici, as well as for his sculptures adorning the Louvre Palace.

Throughout history, the surname Pilon has been associated with various occupations, from millers and farmers to artists and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since spread across different regions and cultures, reflecting the diverse histories and migrations of those who bore it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pilon

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

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

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