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

Pyant, 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 Pyant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pyant in America

Pyant is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pyant surname appeared 144 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 Pyant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pyant 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 Pyant

The surname PYANT has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "piant," which means "crafty" or "cunning." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone considered particularly clever or resourceful.

One of the earliest known references to the PYANT surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, which mentions a John Pyant. This document was a survey of landowners and their holdings, indicating that the PYANT family may have been landowners or individuals of some status during this period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Piant" and "Pyaunt," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling common in medieval times. In the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1381, a Thomas Pyaunt is mentioned, suggesting the presence of the PYANT family in that region.

A notable bearer of the PYANT surname was William Pyant, who was born in Gloucestershire in 1512. He served as a member of the English Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and was known for his role in the establishment of the Merchant Adventurers' Company, which facilitated trade with the Netherlands and Germany.

Another individual of historical significance was Margaret Pyant, born in 1628 in Wiltshire. She was a renowned herbalist and midwife, and her book, "The English Midwife Enlarged," published in 1682, became an influential work in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

In the 18th century, the PYANT surname gained prominence in the county of Somerset. John Pyant (1725-1798) was a successful merchant and landowner in the town of Taunton. His son, Thomas Pyant (1760-1832), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the local community, serving as a magistrate and county commissioner.

The PYANT surname has also been associated with various place names throughout England. For example, there is a hamlet called Pyant's Green in Gloucestershire, which may have been named after a PYANT family that resided in the area. Additionally, the village of Pyantshuish in Somerset is believed to have derived its name from a combination of the PYANT surname and the Old English word "hiwisc," meaning "household" or "family."

While the PYANT surname is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval England. The name's origins reflect the ingenuity and resourcefulness of its early bearers, and its presence in various historical records and locations highlights the family's influence and contributions throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pyant

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

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

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