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

Piñones, 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 Piñones surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Piñones in America

Piñones is the 61297th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Piñones surname appeared 328 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 Piñones.

We can also compare 2010 data for Piñones 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 Piñones

The surname Pinones originates from Spain, specifically from the Galician region in the northwest of the country. It emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "piñón," which means "pine nut," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been associated with the cultivation or trade of pine nuts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pinones surname can be found in the "Tumbo Negro" of the Santiago Cathedral, a historical document dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Rodrigo Pinones, who was a landowner in the region. Additionally, the "Apeo de Montes" of 1589, a survey of forests and woodlands, lists several individuals with the Pinones surname, indicating their connection to the pine nut industry.

The Pinones surname has also been linked to various place names in Galicia, such as Piñones de Sar and Piñones de Arcos, which likely served as the ancestral homes of different branches of the Pinones family. These place names are believed to have originated from the abundance of pine trees in those areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Pinones surname. One of the earliest was Fernán Pinones, a 14th-century nobleman and military leader who fought alongside King Alfonso XI of Castile in the Battle of Río Salado against the Moorish forces in 1340.

Another prominent figure was Juan Pinones, a 16th-century explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico. Pinones played a crucial role in mapping the coastlines and navigating the ships during this historic journey.

In the realm of literature, Juan Bautista Pinones (1584-1654) was a Spanish poet and playwright of the Golden Age. His works, such as "La Virgen de la Almudena" and "El gran duque de Moscovia," were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the rich literary tradition of Spain.

Moving into the 19th century, Manuel Pinones (1801-1871) was a prominent Spanish architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and public spaces in Madrid, including the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, one of the city's iconic bullrings.

In more recent times, Pedro Pinones (1925-2008) was a renowned Spanish sculptor whose works focused on abstract and modernist forms. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and galleries across Spain and Europe, reflecting his unique artistic vision and mastery of his craft.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Piñones

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

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

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