Explore the Family Name Del Pilar

The meaning of Del Pilar

Spanish: from the second element of the Marian title Nuestra Señora del Pilar ‘Our Lady of the Pillar’ (see Pilar).

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How common is the last name Del Pilar in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Del Pilar' has progressively increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 39,052nd most popular surname, while in 2010, it rose to the 30,825th rank, marking a significant change of 21.07%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew during this decade from 531 to 755, indicating an increase of 42.18%. The proportion per 100k of people with this surname also saw an upward trend, increasing by 30% over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#39,052#30,82521.07%
Count53175542.18%
Proportion per 100k0.20.2630%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Del Pilar

The ethnicity distribution of those with the Del Pilar surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows an interesting shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Del Pilar surname identified as Hispanic, with 66.10% in 2000 slightly decreasing to 64.24% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 23.54% to 29.40%. There was a notable decline in the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races, down by 55.59%, as well as those identifying as White, which decreased by 25.37%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
Hispanic66.1%64.24%-2.81%
Asian/Pacific Islander23.54%29.4%24.89%
White6.03%4.5%-25.37%
Two or More Races3.58%1.59%-55.59%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%