About Pilar
The surname Pilar is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "pilar," meaning "pillar" or "column" in Spanish. It is often used as a surname to denote someone who lived near or worked with pillars or columns, or it could have been a nickname for someone who was strong and supportive like a pillar. The surname Pilar can also be associated with the Catholic devotion to Our Lady of the Pillar, a title given to the Virgin Mary.
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The surname Pilar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pilar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Pilar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pilar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pilar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.