Pilia (gens)


The gens Pilia was an obscure plebeian family at ancient Rome. None of the Pilii attained any of the higher magistracies of the Roman state, and members of this gens are known primarily through the writings of Cicero, who was acquainted with a family of this name; but many others are known from inscriptions.

Origin

Chase classifies the nomen Pilius among the non-Latin gentilicia originating from various parts of Italy, although he was unable to be more specific.

Praenomina

The main praenomina used by the Pilii were Marcus, Publius, Quintus, and Gaius, four of the most common names throughout Roman history. Lucius, Aulus, and Manius are found in filiations.

Members