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

Pyne, 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 Pyne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pyne in America

Pyne is the 10422nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pyne surname appeared 3,089 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pyne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pyne 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 Pyne

The surname PYNE is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period, around the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "pyne," meaning "pine tree," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked with pine trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PYNE can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a historical record from 1273, where it appears as "Pyne." This document provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during that time period in England.

The name PYNE is also linked to various place names in England, such as Pyn Farm in Herefordshire and Pyn Hill in Somerset. These place names likely originated from the same Old English word, indicating that the surname may have been adopted by individuals who lived or worked in these areas.

Notable individuals bearing the surname PYNE throughout history include:

1. Thomas Pyne (c. 1567-1625), an English barrister and member of parliament during the reign of King James I.
2. Robert Pyne (1599-1663), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Buckland Brewer in Devon.
3. William Pyne (1769-1843), an English writer, artist, and publisher known for his works on British costume and architecture.
4. James Baker Pyne (1800-1870), an English architect and landscape designer who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.
5. Louisa Fanny Pyne (1832-1904), an English operatic soprano who achieved great success on the stage in the 19th century.

While the surname PYNE has roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely through immigration and migration patterns over the centuries. The name's origins, however, remain firmly rooted in the Old English language and the historical records of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pyne

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

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

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