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

Pinargote, 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 Pinargote surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pinargote in America

Pinargote is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pinargote surname appeared 165 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 Pinargote.

The history of the last name Pinargote

The surname PINARGOTE is of Ecuadorian origin, originating in the coastal region of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish words "pino" meaning pine tree, and "argote" which is an old Spanish word referring to a type of clay or mud.

The earliest recorded mention of the PINARGOTE surname dates back to the late 16th century, appearing in parish records from the town of Jipijapa in the Manabí province of Ecuador. This region was known for its fertile soil and abundant pine forests, which may have influenced the name's formation.

In the 17th century, the PINARGOTE name can be found in various land ownership documents and legal records from the towns of Montecristi and Portoviejo, also located in Manabí. This suggests that families with this surname were among the early Spanish settlers and landowners in the area.

One notable individual bearing the PINARGOTE surname was Juan Pinargote, a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher who lived in the late 18th century. Historical records indicate that he owned vast swaths of land in the Manabí province and played a significant role in the local economy and politics of the time.

In the 19th century, the PINARGOTE name gained further prominence with the birth of Pedro Pinargote (1829-1891), a respected educator and writer who founded several schools in Manabí and authored several textbooks on literature and grammar.

Another notable figure was María Pinargote (1856-1932), a pioneering woman who established one of the first female-owned businesses in Portoviejo, a successful bakery that became a local institution.

The PINARGOTE surname also has ties to the coastal town of Manta, where the family of José Pinargote (1901-1978), a prominent businessman and philanthropist, resided for generations. José Pinargote was instrumental in establishing several charitable organizations and played a key role in the economic development of Manta in the mid-20th century.

Throughout its history, the PINARGOTE surname has been deeply rooted in the coastal regions of Ecuador, particularly the Manabí province. While not a widespread surname globally, it holds significance in the local history and cultural heritage of this region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pinargote

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

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 Pinargote 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.

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

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