Pienaar History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Pienaar surname comes from the Old French word "pinard", which was a small medieval coin, so called because it bore a pine cone. The name Pienaar is thought to have evolved from a nickname, perhaps for a rich man, or a miser. Early Origins of the Pienaar familyThe surname Pienaar was first found in Maine where they held a family seat at the seigneurie of la Croix. Early History of the Pienaar familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pienaar research. Another 64 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pienaar History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pienaar Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Pinard, Pinart, Pina, Pinar, du Pinard, du Pinard, Val Pinard, Val Pinart, de Pinard, de Pinart and many more. Early Notables of the Pienaar familyMore information is included under the topic Early Pienaar Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pienaar RankingIn South Africa, the name Pienaar is the 159th most popular surname with an estimated 38,355 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Pienaar Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Pienaar Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century
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