The Pize 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.
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Early Origins of the Pize family
The surname Pize was first found in Asturias, an important Christian kingdom of medieval Spain.
Early History of the Pize family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pize research. Another 306 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1471, 1502, 1535, 1539, 1541, 1548, 1689, 1749, 1753 and 1762 are included under the topic Early Pize History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Pize Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pizarro, Pizarra, Pizarrón, Picarra, Pizon and many more.
Early Notables of the Pize family
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) took part in the conquest and was... Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pize Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Pize 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.
