Show ContentsPizano History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Pizano surname comes from the Spanish word "pizarra," which means "slate;" as such, it was likely originally name used by someone who lived near a slate quarry, or an occupational name for someone who worked in one.

Early Origins of the Pizano family

The surname Pizano was first found in Asturias, an important Christian kingdom of medieval Spain.

Early History of the Pizano family

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Pizano Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pizarro, Pizarra, Pizarrón, Picarra, Pizon and many more.

Early Notables of the Pizano family

Notable bearers of the family name Pizano Francisco Pizarro (c.1471-1541), was the Spanish conquistador, best known for conquering Peru's Inca Empire and founding the city of Lima in 1535. His half-brother, Gonzalo Pizarro (c.1502-1548)...
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Pizano Ranking

In the United States, the name Pizano is the 12,749th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Pizano family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cristobal Pizarro who immigrated to Colombia in 1536; Francisca Pizarro who arrived in Peru in 1560; and Gabriel Pizarro who came to New Spain in 1588. Later settlers included Diego Pizarro who immigrated to Puerto Rico in 1812.



  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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