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

Pitones, 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 Pitones surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pitones in America

Pitones is the 38691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pitones surname appeared 571 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 Pitones.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pitones 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 Pitones

The surname "PITONES" is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Pitones, which is located in the province of Guadalajara, Castile-La Mancha, Spain. The name itself is derived from the Spanish word "piton," which means "peak" or "summit," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near a prominent mountain or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "PITONES" can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa María de la Asunción in Pitones, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document several families with this surname residing in the area during that time period.

In the 17th century, the surname "PITONES" started to spread beyond the town of Pitones, as some members of these families migrated to other parts of Spain and even to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable individual bearing this name was Juan Pitones, a Spanish explorer who was part of the expedition led by Hernán Cortés to conquer Mexico in the early 1500s.

During the 18th century, the surname "PITONES" became more widespread throughout Spain, with records showing families with this name living in various regions, including Andalusia, Catalonia, and the Basque Country. One prominent figure from this era was Martín Pitones, a Spanish military officer who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714).

In the 19th century, the "PITONES" surname continued to be well-represented in Spain, with several individuals making notable contributions in various fields. For example, Francisco Pitones (1822-1892) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits, while Sebastián Pitones (1845-1912) was a respected writer and journalist who published several novels and articles on social and political issues.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname "PITONES" also found its way to other parts of the world, particularly Latin America. In the early 20th century, Jorge Pitones (1898-1976), a Chilean politician and diplomat, played a significant role in promoting democracy and human rights in his country.

Throughout its history, the surname "PITONES" has maintained a strong presence in Spain and Spanish-speaking communities around the world, with many individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields, including exploration, military service, arts, literature, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pitones

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

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

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