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

Pacillas, 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 Pacillas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pacillas in America

Pacillas is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pacillas surname appeared 130 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 Pacillas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pacillas 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 Pacillas

The surname Pacillas has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "pacífico," meaning "peaceful" or "calm." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone known for their tranquil or serene demeanor.

The earliest known record of the Pacillas name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in various municipal records and documents from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Pacilla" or "Pacilhas," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common before standardized orthography became widespread.

One notable early figure associated with the Pacillas name was Juan Pacillas, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in Seville during the late 15th century. He was known for his contributions to the study of religious texts and his teachings at the renowned University of Seville.

In the 16th century, the Pacillas surname gained prominence in the city of Granada, where several members of the family held prominent positions within the local government and clergy. One such individual was Francisco Pacillas, a respected lawyer and judge who served on the city's court from 1542 to 1568.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the Americas, the Pacillas name also found its way to the New World. In the early 17th century, a group of settlers bearing the Pacillas surname established a small community in the region now known as Mexico. One of the earliest recorded settlers was Diego Pacillas, who arrived in 1615 and became a successful landowner and farmer.

Another notable figure with the Pacillas surname was María Pacillas, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the 18th century. Born in Malaga in 1725, she gained recognition for her collection of romantic poetry and her contributions to the literary salons of the time. Her works were widely celebrated and helped to establish her as one of the most influential female writers of the Spanish Enlightenment era.

Throughout the centuries, the Pacillas surname has continued to be present in various regions of Spain, as well as in communities with Spanish heritage around the world. While not among the most common Spanish surnames, it has maintained a rich history and cultural significance rooted in its origins in medieval Andalusia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pacillas

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

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

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