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

Pilsner, 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 Pilsner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pilsner in America

Pilsner is the 86005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pilsner surname appeared 217 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 Pilsner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pilsner 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 Pilsner

The surname "PILSNER" is a toponymic surname that originated in the Czech Republic, specifically in the city of Pilsen (also known as Plzeň). The name is derived from the German word "Pilsner," which refers to the famous Pilsner beer that was first brewed in Pilsen in the early 19th century.

The city of Pilsen has a long history dating back to the 10th century, and it was an important center of trade and commerce in the region. The name "Pilsen" is believed to be derived from the Czech word "plzeň," which means "a clearing in the forest." The earliest recorded use of the surname "PILSNER" can be traced back to the late 19th century, when it was likely adopted by families who were involved in the brewing industry or lived in the Pilsen area.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "PILSNER" can be found in the records of the Pilsen Brewery, which was founded in 1842 and became famous for its Pilsner-style beer. The brewery was instrumental in the development of the Pilsner beer style, which became popular throughout Europe and eventually around the world.

Notable individuals with the surname "PILSNER" include:

1. Franz Pilsner (1820-1892), a Czech brewer who worked at the Pilsen Brewery and was instrumental in the development of the Pilsner beer style.
2. Josef Pilsner (1856-1932), a Czech artist and painter who was born in Pilsen and is known for his landscape paintings of the Bohemian countryside.
3. Anna Pilsner (1875-1945), a Czech writer and feminist activist who was born in Pilsen and wrote extensively on women's rights and social issues.
4. Karl Pilsner (1890-1976), a German-born American brewer who emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century and helped popularize the Pilsner beer style in America.
5. Lucia Pilsner (1928-2012), a Czech-American author and historian who wrote several books on the history of Pilsen and the Czech diaspora in the United States.

While the surname "PILSNER" is not as common as some other surnames, it has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the brewing industry and the Czech Republic. The name's connection to the famous Pilsner beer and the city of Pilsen has made it a recognizable and respected surname in many parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pilsner

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

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

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