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

Pin, 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 Pin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pin in America

Pin is the 33196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pin surname appeared 689 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 Pin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pin 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 Pin

The surname Pin can be traced back to its origins in France, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Old French word "pin," which referred to a pine tree or a pinecone. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near a pine forest or worked with pine trees.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from a person's occupation, physical characteristics, or place of residence. The name Pin may have been used to identify individuals who lived in or near an area known for its pine trees, or who worked as foresters or in the lumber industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions individuals with the surname Pin, indicating that the name was already established in parts of England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name Pin appeared in various records and manuscripts across France. One notable example is the mention of a Guillaume Pin in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Denis in Paris, dating back to 1270.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Pin. One such figure was Jean Pin (1470-1537), a French humanist scholar and writer who served as the rector of the University of Paris. Another was Père Élie Pin (1612-1703), a French Jesuit priest and historian who wrote extensively on the history of the Catholic Church.

In England, the name Pin can be traced back to the 14th century, with records showing individuals such as William Pin (born c. 1320) and John Pin (born c. 1380) residing in various parts of the country. The name may have been introduced to England by French settlers or through trade and migration.

In the 16th century, the Pin surname was also found in Spain, where it was associated with the noble family of Pin de la Puente. This family held significant influence and owned lands in the region of Extremadura.

Other notable individuals with the surname Pin include François Pin (1609-1676), a French philosopher and theologian, and Jean-Baptiste Pin (1658-1719), a French engraver and painter who worked in the Baroque style.

While the surname Pin has its roots in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. The name continues to be carried by individuals of diverse backgrounds, reflecting its rich historical origins and the enduring legacy of its earliest bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pin

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

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

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