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

Padrón, 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 Padrón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Padrón in America

Padrón is the 2751st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Padrón surname appeared 13,114 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Padrón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Padrón 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 Padrón

The surname Padron has its origins in the Spanish language and can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "padrón," which refers to a place of origin or a geographical location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Padron can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document compiled in the late 14th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname Padron residing in various regions of Spain, particularly in the northern provinces.

The name Padron is closely associated with the town of Padrón, located in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. This town was historically significant as it was believed to be the place where the apostle St. James the Great first preached Christianity in the Iberian Peninsula. The town's name is derived from the Latin word "petronio," meaning "stone," referring to the rock formations in the area.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname Padron was Diego Padron, a Spanish navigator and cartographer who lived in the early 15th century. He is credited with creating one of the earliest known maps of the Atlantic Ocean, which played a crucial role in the exploration and discovery of new lands.

Another prominent individual with the Padron surname was Juan Antonio Padron, a Spanish writer and journalist who lived in the 18th century (1722-1786). He was known for his satirical works and his contributions to the development of Spanish literature during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, José Padron y Navarrete (1793-1864) was a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1848 to 1851. He played a significant role in the administration of the island during a period of political and social turmoil.

During the 20th century, one of the most notable figures with the Padron surname was Blas Padron Lopez (1890-1936), a Spanish anarchist and trade union leader who was actively involved in the Spanish Civil War. He was executed by Nationalist forces in 1936 for his involvement in the conflict.

Another individual of note is Basilio Martin Padron (1912-1983), a Spanish painter and sculptor who was renowned for his abstract and avant-garde works. He was a prominent figure in the Spanish art scene during the latter half of the 20th century, and his works are displayed in various museums and galleries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Padrón

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

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

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