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

Pizarro, 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 Pizarro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pizarro in America

Pizarro is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pizarro surname appeared 205 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 Pizarro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pizarro 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 Pizarro

The surname Pizzaro is of Italian origin, and it is believed to have first emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "pizzaro," which means "blacksmith" or "maker of pikes." The name likely originated in the northern regions of Italy, where the metalworking industry was prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pizzaro can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a document from 1387 mentions a certain Giovanni Pizzaro, a blacksmith by trade. The name also appears in various medieval records and manuscripts from other parts of Italy, such as Florence and Venice.

In the 15th century, the Pizzaro family gained prominence in the city of Trento, where several members were involved in the local government and held influential positions. One notable figure was Antonio Pizzaro (1422-1498), who served as a magistrate and played a crucial role in resolving a territorial dispute between Trento and the neighboring city of Verona.

As the Renaissance period unfolded, the Pizzaro name spread beyond Italy's borders. In the 16th century, Francisco Pizarro (c. 1476-1541), a Spanish conquistador of Italian descent, gained fame for his conquests in South America, particularly his conquest of the Inca Empire in present-day Peru. He is considered one of the most significant figures in the Spanish colonization of the Americas.

Another prominent individual bearing the Pizzaro surname was Carlo Pizzaro (1554-1623), an Italian architect and engineer who contributed to several notable projects in Rome, including the construction of the Palazzo Barberini and the renovation of the Trevi Fountain.

In the 18th century, the Pizzaro family had established a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where Vincenzo Pizzaro (1712-1788) was a celebrated poet and playwright. His works were widely acclaimed and influenced the literary landscape of the time.

The surname Pizzaro continued to be found throughout Italy and other parts of Europe, with individuals such as Giuseppe Pizzaro (1819-1892), a renowned Italian painter and sculptor, and Emilio Pizzaro (1865-1931), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several countries.

While the Pizzaro name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various regions and countries, with descendants of the original Pizzaro families contributing to different fields and leaving their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pizarro

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

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

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