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

Pimento, 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 Pimento surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pimento in America

Pimento is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pimento surname appeared 150 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 Pimento.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pimento 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 Pimento

The surname Pimento is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "pimiento," which means "pepper." It is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century, around the time when the Spanish conquistadors began exploring and colonizing the Americas.

This surname is likely associated with the cultivation or trade of peppers, particularly in regions where Spanish influence was strong, such as in Central and South America. It may have been adopted by individuals involved in the production, sale, or export of various types of peppers, which were highly valued commodities during that period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pimento can be found in the archives of the Spanish colonial administration in Mexico and the Caribbean. For example, a document from 1612 mentions a landowner named Juan Pimento, who owned a hacienda in the Mexican state of Veracruz, where pepper cultivation was prevalent.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Pedro Pimento, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Born in 1492 in Seville, Spain, Pedro Pimento played a crucial role in mapping the coastlines and documenting the flora and fauna encountered during the expeditions.

In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Antonio Pimento (1725-1798) from Cádiz, Spain, established a successful trade network for exporting peppers and other spices from the Spanish colonies to Europe. His business ventures significantly contributed to the economic prosperity of the region.

During the 19th century, a renowned botanist and horticulturist, Maria Pimento (1814-1892), from Guadalajara, Mexico, dedicated her life to studying and cultivating various varieties of peppers. Her work was instrumental in preserving and promoting the diverse culinary heritage of Mexico.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, a prominent figure in the labor movement, José Pimento (1887-1962), from Puerto Rico, fought tirelessly for the rights of agricultural workers, many of whom were employed in the pepper and spice plantations of the Caribbean islands.

These examples illustrate the historical significance of the surname Pimento and its connections to the cultivation, trade, and study of peppers, as well as the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pimento

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

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

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