Explore the Family Name Pillon
The meaning of Pillon
1. French and Italian (Veneto): variant of Pilon and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. 2. Italian (Veneto): alternatively, from a medieval personal name such as Pillo or Pillonus. History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Pillon are descendants of Antoine Pilon from France (see Pilon).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pillon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Pillon saw a slight drop in its popularity rank from 78,035 in 2000 to 80,926 in 2010, representing a -3.7% change. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 2.63% during the same period, moving from 228 to 234 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08 across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,035 | #80,926 | -3.7% |
| Count | 228 | 234 | 2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pillon
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pillon. It is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity, which rose slightly from 90.79% in 2000 to 93.16% in 2010. There was a notable decrease in the surname's association with the Hispanic ethnic group, dropping from 3.07% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. The percentage of those identified as Black showed a minor decrease from 2.19% to 2.14%. No significant change was noted for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.79% | 93.16% | 2.61% |
| Black | 2.19% | 2.14% | -2.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |