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

Pinard, 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 Pinard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pinard in America

Pinard is the 16644th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pinard surname appeared 1,721 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 Pinard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pinard 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 Pinard

The surname PINARD has its origins in France, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the French word "piner," which means "to nibble or peck." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with or cared for birds, such as a poultry farmer or falconer.

The earliest recorded instances of the name PINARD can be found in the 13th century. One notable example is Guillaume Pinard, a French knight who fought in the Seventh Crusade in 1248. The name also appears in several medieval French manuscripts and records, often associated with various trades and professions related to poultry or falconry.

In the 14th century, the name PINARD began to spread across various regions of France, particularly in the north and central areas. Some variations in spelling emerged, such as Pinart, Pynard, and Pynart, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal conventions of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the PINARD name gained prominence in certain noble families. One notable figure was Jacques Pinard, a French diplomat and ambassador who served under King Henry IV in the late 16th century. Another was Pierre Pinard, a renowned painter and sculptor active in the early 17th century.

As the PINARD name continued to spread throughout France, it became associated with various occupations and trades beyond its original avian connections. In the 18th century, for example, there were several PINARD families involved in winemaking, particularly in the Burgundy region.

Other notable individuals bearing the PINARD surname include:

1. Adolphe Pinard (1844-1934), a French obstetrician and pioneer in the field of maternal and infant health.
2. René Pinard (1904-1991), a French actor and playwright known for his collaborations with Marcel Pagnol.
3. Maurice Pinard (1925-2002), a French film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the 1960s and 1970s.
4. Alphonse Pinard (1876-1962), a French general who served in World War I and later became a politician.
5. Jacques Pinard (1928-2008), a Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Quebec National Assembly.

While the PINARD name has spread worldwide over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to medieval France and its early associations with avian trades and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pinard

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

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

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