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

Pine, 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 Pine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pine in America

Pine is the 5284th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pine surname appeared 6,592 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Pine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pine 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 Pine

The surname PINE is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be a topographic name, derived from the Old English word "pin" or "pinn," which referred to a pine tree. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or was associated with a notable pine tree or a pine forest.

During the Middle Ages, when surnames were emerging as a means of distinguishing individuals, it was common practice to assign surnames based on a person's geographic location, occupation, or physical characteristics. In the case of PINE, it likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone residing in an area abundant with pine trees or near a prominent pine tree.

The earliest recorded instances of the name PINE can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, where a person named William Pyne is listed. This early spelling variation, Pyne, highlights the evolving nature of surnames during that period.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1439, where a John Pyne is mentioned. This record provides further evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England.

As the centuries progressed, the surname PINE continued to be documented in various historical records and manuscripts. One notable figure bearing this name was Sir John Pyne (1575-1644), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Poole in Dorset.

Another prominent individual with the surname PINE was Robert Edge Pine (1730-1788), an English portrait painter who became a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts. His works included portraits of notable figures such as Samuel Johnson and David Garrick.

In the 19th century, Edward John Pyne (1805-1890) was a British military officer and writer who served in the Crimean War and authored several books on military history and tactics.

Additionally, the surname PINE has been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Pine Green in Surrey and Pine Wood in Oxfordshire, further solidifying its connection to the pine tree and its geographical origins.

It is worth noting that while the surname PINE has been documented throughout history, it is not among the most common surnames in English-speaking countries today. However, its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of naming traditions and the enduring influence of nature on the development of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pine

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

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

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