Find out how popular the last name Colchado is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Colchado.

Colchado, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Colchado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colchado in America

Colchado is the 34465th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colchado surname appeared 657 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Colchado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Colchado to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Colchado

The surname Colchado is of Spanish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "colchado," which means "quilted" or "padded." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a profession or trade related to the manufacture or sale of quilted or padded items, such as bedding or clothing.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Colchado surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, Spain, dating back to the late 1400s. These records mention a certain Juan Colchado, a skilled artisan who specialized in the production of quilted blankets and other textiles.

The Colchado name also appears in several historical documents from the region of Andalusia, Spain, particularly in the provinces of Seville and Cadiz. It is possible that the surname was initially concentrated in these areas before spreading to other parts of the country and eventually beyond Spanish borders.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Colchado surname gained prominence in various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas. Notable individuals bearing this name include:

1. Diego Colchado (c. 1530-1590), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro.
2. Francisca Colchado (c. 1560-1630), a Spanish settler in New Spain (present-day Mexico) who was among the founders of the town of San Miguel de Allende.
3. Pedro Colchado (c. 1580-1650), a Spanish missionary who worked in the Philippines and is credited with establishing several missions in the region.
4. Juana Colchado (c. 1620-1690), a renowned lace maker from Seville whose intricate designs were highly sought after throughout Europe.
5. Tomás Colchado (c. 1670-1745), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish colonies of Florida and Louisiana.

While the Colchado surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America, where it can be found in countries such as Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. However, the historical records and references mentioned above provide a glimpse into the early origins and evolution of this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colchado

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Colchado.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Colchado was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Colchado has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Colchado was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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