Explore the Family Name Pitones
The meaning of Pitones
Hispanic (Mexico): nickname from pitones, plural of pitón ‘tip of a horn’ or ‘python’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Pitones in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Pitones has seen a notable upswing in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Pitones was ranked 48,567th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 the surname had leapt to 38,691st place, reflecting an increase of 20.33%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Pitones surname increased from 408 in 2000 to 571 in 2010, a significant growth of nearly 40%. As a result, the proportion of people named Pitones per 100,000 population rose by approximately 27%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #38,691 | 20.33% |
| Count | 408 | 571 | 39.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.19 | 26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pitones
With respect to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Pitones surname is overwhelmingly associated with Hispanic identity. The Hispanic representation among individuals with this surname increased from 96.32% in 2000 to 97.37% in 2010, marking a small change of just over 1%. On the other hand, the percentage of people with the Pitones surname identifying as White decreased significantly during this period, from 3.43% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010, a decrease of approximately 44%. No members of the Pitones family identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or of American Indian and Alaskan Native descent during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.32% | 97.37% | 1.09% |
| White | 3.43% | 1.93% | -43.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |