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

Pacho, 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 Pacho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pacho in America

Pacho is the 51281st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pacho surname appeared 406 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 Pacho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pacho 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 Pacho

The surname Pacho has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "pacho," which means "thick" or "stocky," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a stout or robust build.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pacho surname can be found in the archives of the town of Seville, where a certain Juan Pacho is mentioned in a document from the year 1487. This document pertains to a land transaction, indicating that the Pacho family had already established a presence in the area during that time.

In the 16th century, the Pacho surname began to spread beyond Andalusia, with records showing its presence in other parts of Spain, such as Castile and Aragon. This dispersal was likely due to the expansion of trade and migration within the Spanish territories.

One notable individual bearing the Pacho surname was Martín Pacho, a renowned architect who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Seville, including the Church of San Isidoro del Campo, which showcased his mastery of the Renaissance architectural style.

Another historical figure of note was Francisca Pacho, a 17th-century writer and poet from the city of Granada. Her literary works, which focused on religious themes, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.

In the 18th century, the Pacho surname found its way to the Americas, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name in various Spanish colonies, particularly in Mexico and Peru. One such individual was Miguel Pacho, a Spanish settler who arrived in Mexico in the mid-1700s and was instrumental in the establishment of a successful agricultural enterprise in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the Pacho surname continued to be carried by individuals of notable achievement. In the 19th century, José Pacho was a renowned painter from the city of Madrid, whose works were celebrated for their vibrant colors and depictions of everyday life in Spain.

Throughout its history, the Pacho surname has been associated with various professions and fields, from architecture and literature to agriculture and the arts. While its origins may have been humble, it has since become a surname with a rich cultural tapestry, woven into the fabric of Spanish and Latin American history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pacho

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

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 Pacho 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 Pacho 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 Pacho was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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