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

Pujol, 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 Pujol surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pujol in America

Pujol is the 23618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pujol surname appeared 1,074 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 Pujol.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pujol 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 Pujol

The surname Pujol originated in Catalonia, a region located in northeastern Spain and southeastern France. It is derived from the Catalan word "puig," meaning "hill" or "mount," and the diminutive suffix "-ol," indicating a small hill or hillock. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near or on a small hill or elevated area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Pujol can be traced back to the 12th century in various historical documents from the region. One notable example is a reference to a landowner named Bernat Pujol in a charter from the year 1158, which mentions a property located near the town of Vilafranca del Penedès.

During the medieval period, the name Pujol was widespread among landowners and farmers in rural areas of Catalonia. It was also adopted by individuals who migrated to cities like Barcelona, where it appears in records from the 13th and 14th centuries.

One notable figure in history bearing the surname Pujol was Josep Pujol i Baucis (1886-1949), a Catalan architect who designed several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the iconic Palau de la Música Catalana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Another historically significant individual was Francesc Pujol i Algueró (1922-2003), a Catalan artist and painter known for his cubist-inspired works and his contributions to the avant-garde art movement in Spain during the 20th century.

In the field of literature, Francesc Pujols i Morgades (1882-1962) was a renowned Catalan writer and poet who played a crucial role in the Catalan literary renaissance of the early 20th century. His works, such as "Ombres" and "El jardí amb cistell de gessami," are considered classics of Catalan poetry.

The name Pujol has also been associated with politics and public service. One notable figure was Jordi Pujol i Soley (1930-2023), who served as the first President of the Generalitat de Catalunya (the government of Catalonia) from 1980 to 2003, playing a pivotal role in the region's political and cultural renaissance.

Another notable Pujol was Josep Pujol i Sánchez (1933-2018), a Catalan lawyer and politician who served as the Mayor of Badalona, a city near Barcelona, from 1985 to 2001, contributing significantly to the city's development during his tenure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pujol

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

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

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