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

Pirir, 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 Pirir surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pirir in America

Pirir is the 48160th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pirir surname appeared 439 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 Pirir.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pirir 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 Pirir

The surname PIRIR originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have derived from the ancient Basque word "piriri," meaning "fragrant" or "aromatic." This name likely referred to someone who lived near a fragrant area or worked with aromatic plants or spices.

PIRIR first appeared in historical records during the 12th century, when the Basque region was a vital hub for trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. The earliest known bearer of this surname was Inigo PIRIR, a merchant from the town of Biarritz, who was mentioned in a trade agreement with the city of Bordeaux in 1178.

In the 13th century, the name PIRIR was found in various documents related to the Basque country's resistance against the expansionist policies of the Kingdom of Castile. One notable figure was Juan PIRIR, a military leader from the village of Ainhoa, who led a successful campaign against Castilian forces in 1265.

The PIRIR surname also appeared in the Navarre region of northern Spain, where it was sometimes spelled as "PIRIRI" or "PIRRIRI." In 1382, a landowner named Pedro PIRIRI was recorded in the "Fueros de Navarra," a collection of laws and customs of the Kingdom of Navarre.

During the 16th century, the PIRIR name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Miguel PIRIR (1503-1572) was a renowned poet and playwright from Bilbao, known for his works that celebrated Basque culture and language.

Another notable figure was Catalina PIRIR (1525-1598), a skilled weaver from the town of Sare. Her intricate tapestries and rugs, often incorporating aromatic herbs and flowers, were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe.

In the 18th century, the PIRIR surname spread beyond the Basque region as people migrated to other parts of Spain and Europe. Juan PIRIR (1712-1785) was a successful merchant from San Sebastian who established trade routes between Spain and the Americas, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

Throughout its history, the PIRIR surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, artisans, soldiers, and intellectuals, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the Basque people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pirir

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

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

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