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

Pinos, 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 Pinos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pinos in America

Pinos is the 37391st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pinos surname appeared 596 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 Pinos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pinos 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 Pinos

The surname Pinos is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "pino," which means "pine tree," suggesting a possible connection to regions with significant pine forests or areas where pine trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pinos can be found in the archives of the Archdiocese of Seville, where a document from 1581 mentions a certain Juan Pinos. This suggests that the name was already established in southern Spain during that period.

In the 17th century, records from the town of Córdoba reveal the presence of a prominent family known as the Pinos, indicating that the surname had gained recognition and status within the region. One notable member of this family was Diego Pinos (1625-1692), a renowned scholar and theologian who wrote extensively on religious matters.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the Americas, the surname Pinos also made its way to the New World. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname in the Americas was Pedro Pinos (1691-1763), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who played a significant role in mapping the territories of what is now the southwestern United States.

In the 19th century, the Pinos surname gained further recognition with the birth of Manuel Pinos (1819-1895), a renowned Mexican painter and sculptor. His works, particularly his religious sculptures, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Mexico.

Another notable figure with the surname Pinos was José Pinos (1872-1942), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Spanish ambassador to several countries, including the United States and Argentina, during the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Pinos has been associated with various professions and achievements, from academics and artists to explorers and diplomats. While its exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, the name has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pinos

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

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

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