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

Pivaral, 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 Pivaral surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pivaral in America

Pivaral is the 40144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pivaral surname appeared 546 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 Pivaral.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pivaral 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 Pivaral

The surname Pivaral is believed to have originated in the region of Trentino-Alto Adige, located in northern Italy. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "pivarale," which refers to a type of stone or rock formation found in the mountainous areas of this region. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 13th century, where it appears in various documents and manuscripts from the area.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Pivaral was Giovanni Pivaral, a stonemason who lived in the town of Trento in the late 13th century. His name is mentioned in several local records from that time, indicating that he was a skilled craftsman who worked on various construction projects in the region.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named Pivaral residing in the village of Pieve di Ledro, situated in the Val di Ledro valley. This family is believed to have been involved in the local quarrying and stone-cutting industry, which was a significant economic activity in the region at the time.

Another notable individual with the surname Pivaral was Pietro Pivaral, who lived in the town of Rovereto in the late 16th century. He was a respected architect and engineer who was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings and infrastructure projects in the area.

During the 17th century, the name Pivaral appears in various historical documents from the city of Trento, including records of births, marriages, and deaths. One prominent figure from this time was Matteo Pivaral, a successful merchant and landowner who played an influential role in the local community.

In the 19th century, a family named Pivaral migrated from the Trentino region to the neighboring province of Veneto, where they established themselves in the city of Verona. One member of this family, Antonio Pivaral, born in 1832, became a respected lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the city council and later as a deputy in the Italian parliament.

Throughout its history, the surname Pivaral has remained closely associated with the mountainous regions of northern Italy, particularly the Trentino-Alto Adige area. While not a particularly widespread name, it has maintained a strong connection to its geographical and cultural roots, reflecting the importance of the stone-cutting and quarrying industries in the local economy and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pivaral

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

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

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