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

Pinchon, 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 Pinchon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pinchon in America

Pinchon is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pinchon surname appeared 146 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 Pinchon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pinchon 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 Pinchon

The surname Pinchon is of French origin, emerging in the northern regions of France during the Middle Ages. One theory suggests that the name derives from the Old French word "pincher," meaning "to pinch" or "to nip." This connection could indicate that the name was originally a descriptive nickname, perhaps given to someone known for pinching or nipping.

Another possibility traces the name's roots to a place name, as was common with many surnames. The town of Pinchon in Normandy, France, may have lent its name to early bearers, who would have been identified by their place of origin or residence.

Historical records reveal instances of the Pinchon surname as early as the 13th century. In 1273, a Jean Pinchon is mentioned in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Martin in Tournai, Belgium. Additionally, a Jehan Pinchon appears in the tax rolls of Normandy in 1381.

One notable bearer of the Pinchon name was Nicolas Pinchon, a French poet and dramatist born in Chartres in 1683. His works included the tragedy "Geta" and the comedy "Le Badinage." He passed away in Paris in 1724.

Another Pinchon of historical significance was Robert Pinchon, a French sculptor active in the early 16th century. He is credited with creating the tombs of Louis XII and Anne of Brittany, which can be found in the Basilica of Saint-Denis near Paris.

In England, the name appears to have been introduced by French immigrants, with variations such as Pinchen and Pinchin emerging. John Pinchen, a merchant and alderman in the city of Norwich, was born in 1600 and played a role in the city's governance during the 17th century.

The Pinchon surname also found its way to North America, where French settlers brought it to New France (present-day Quebec, Canada) and the French colonies in the Caribbean. Jacques Pinchon, born in 1652 in Saint-Malo, France, was among the early settlers in Quebec, establishing himself in the region around 1680.

While these examples provide insight into the history and spread of the Pinchon surname, it is a name that has been borne by many individuals throughout the centuries, each contributing to its rich legacy and geographic distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pinchon

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

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

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