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

Pirotte, 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 Pirotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pirotte in America

Pirotte is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pirotte surname appeared 107 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 Pirotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pirotte 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 Pirotte

The surname Pirotte is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "pirot," which means "a small pear." This suggests that the name was initially a nickname given to someone who resembled a small pear or perhaps worked with pears.

One of the earliest known records of the name Pirotte dates back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. It appears in a manuscript from 1287, which lists a certain "Guilleaume Pirotte" as a landowner in the village of Rouen.

During the 14th century, the name Pirotte began to spread to other parts of France, particularly in the northern regions. Historical records from that time show variations of the spelling, such as "Pirotte," "Pirot," and "Pirault."

In the 15th century, the name Pirotte is found in the records of the city of Paris. A notable figure from that era was Jean Pirotte (1425-1491), a renowned merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic development of the city.

As the name spread across Europe in the following centuries, it also found its way to other countries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name outside of France was in the Netherlands, where a certain Pieter Pirotte (1567-1638) was a prominent painter and engraver during the Dutch Golden Age.

Another notable figure with the surname Pirotte was Marie-Louise Pirotte (1735-1819), a French writer and philosopher who was known for her contributions to the Enlightenment movement. Her works explored themes of education, women's rights, and social reform.

In the 19th century, the name Pirotte gained some prominence in Belgium. One of the most notable Belgians with this surname was Eugène Pirotte (1846-1911), a renowned lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice for Belgium from 1899 to 1907.

While the surname Pirotte may not be as widely known as some other surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple countries. From its humble beginnings as a nickname in medieval France to its association with notable figures in various fields, the name Pirotte has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pirotte

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

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

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