Explore the Family Name Pilat
The meaning of Pilat
Polish (Piłat); Czech and Slovak (Pilát); Croatian, Slovenian, and French: from Latin (Pontius) Pilatus, the name of the Roman governor of Judea who interrogated Christ, then ‘washed his hands’ of responsibility for his crucifixion. This was used as a nickname for someone who would take no responsibility, also perhaps for someone who had played the role of Pontius Pilate in a pageant or passion play. Compare Pelot. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Danuta, Iwan, Janina, Jerzy, Leszek, Slawomir.
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How common is the last name Pilat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Pilat has seen a marked increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it stood at rank 26,738 with a count of 856 individuals bearing the name; by 2010, it had climbed to rank 25,064 with an increased count of 991 individuals. This represents a growth rate of 6.26% in rank and a substantial 15.77% increase in the number of people with this surname. The proportion of individuals named Pilat per 100,000 also rose by 6.25%, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,738 | #25,064 | 6.26% |
| Count | 856 | 991 | 15.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.34 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pilat
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pilat, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of bearers of this surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.01% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.48% in 2010. There was a small representation of those identifying as Hispanic, which increased from 1.40% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010. A new development in 2010 saw 0.50% of Pilats identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Some data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 97.48% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.51% | 7.86% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |