Show ContentsPizarrón History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Pizarrón 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 Pizarrón family

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

Early History of the Pizarrón family

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Pizarrón Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Pizarrón family

Notable bearers of the family name Pizarrón 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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Migration of the Pizarrón 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.



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