Explore the Family Name Pinillos

The meaning of Pinillos

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Pinillos.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Pinillos in the United States?

Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pinillos has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 88,825 in popularity with 194 individuals carrying the name. However, by 2010, its rank rose to 68,547 with a count of 287 individuals, marking a change of 22.83% over the decade. The proportion of Pinillos per 100,000 people also increased by 42.86%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#88,825#68,54722.83%
Count19428747.94%
Proportion per 100k0.070.142.86%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pinillos

The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Pinillos. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the name among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. A small percentage of those identifying as White carried the surname, showing a decrease from 9.28% in 2000 to 7.32% in 2010. The majority, however, identified as Hispanic, with the percentage increasing from 87.63% in 2000 to 91.99% in 2010.

20002010Change
Hispanic87.63%91.99%4.98%
White9.28%7.32%-21.12%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%