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

Padín, 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 Padín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Padín in America

Padín is the 27144th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Padín surname appeared 892 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 Padín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Padín 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 Padín

The surname PADIN is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "padiño," which means "small meadow" or "small pasture." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with people who lived in or near small meadows or pasture lands.

During the medieval period, the surname PADIN appeared in various historical records and documents in the regions of Galicia and Asturias in northwestern Spain. It is speculated that the earliest bearers of this name were likely farmers or landowners with connections to rural areas and agricultural activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PADIN surname can be found in the Tumbo de Sobrado, a medieval cartulary from the Monastery of Sobrado dos Monxes in Galicia, which dates back to the 13th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname PADIN, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

Notable individuals with the PADIN surname throughout history include:

1. Pedro Padin (c. 1550 - 1615), a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and the Strait of Magellan.

2. Fray Juan Padin (1557 - 1612), a Spanish Dominican friar and missionary who played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in the Philippines during the early 17th century.

3. Ramón Padin (1684 - 1753), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Montevideo, in present-day Uruguay, from 1738 to 1743.

4. Josefa Padin (1777 - 1853), a Spanish nun and foundress of the Congregation of the Servants of Mary, a religious order dedicated to education and social work.

5. Rafael Padin Valdes (1888 - 1966), a Cuban lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Cuba from 1944 to 1945.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as PADÍN or PADIÑO, were common in historical records, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the surname over time. Additionally, some individuals with the PADIN surname may have been associated with specific place names or locations, further contributing to the rich tapestry of this surname's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Padín

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

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

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