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

Pinal, 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 Pinal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pinal in America

Pinal is the 29581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pinal surname appeared 797 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 Pinal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pinal 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 Pinal

The surname PINAL has its roots in Spain, originating from the region of Aragon during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "pino," which means "pine tree," suggesting a connection to a location abundant with pine trees or a family involved in the timber trade.

One of the earliest recorded references to the PINAL surname can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a historical document dating back to the 13th century, which recorded the distribution of lands and properties among the conquering Christian forces after the Reconquista of Seville from the Moors in 1248.

In the 14th century, there are mentions of the PINAL family in various records from the Kingdom of Aragon, including tax records and property deeds. One notable individual from this period was Juan PINAL, a wealthy landowner and merchant who lived in the city of Zaragoza in the late 1300s.

As the surname spread across Spain and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including Pinenal, Pinnal, and Pinnall. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

During the 16th century, the PINAL name gained prominence in the Americas as Spanish colonists and explorers ventured to the New World. One such individual was Pedro PINAL, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

In the 17th century, the PINAL family established a presence in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. Miguel PINAL, born in 1612 in Seville, was a prominent figure who served as a military officer and governor in the Philippine Islands from 1668 to 1675.

As the centuries progressed, the PINAL surname continued to disperse across various regions, with notable individuals emerging in different fields. In the 19th century, José PINAL y Riere (1870-1936) was a renowned Spanish painter and illustrator known for his works depicting scenes from rural life and landscapes.

Another notable figure was Ramón PINAL (1856-1927), a Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution and served as the interim governor of the state of Sonora in the early 20th century.

In more recent times, the PINAL surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including academia, medicine, and the arts, showcasing the diversity and enduring legacy of this surname across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pinal

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

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

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