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

Paguaga, 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 Paguaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paguaga in America

Paguaga is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paguaga surname appeared 226 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 Paguaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paguaga 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 Paguaga

The surname PAGUAGA is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, specifically the city of Seville. The name is thought to be derived from an old Spanish word "paguaga," which referred to a small farm or agricultural land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PAGUAGA surname can be found in the historical archives of Seville, dated back to 1492. This document mentions a family by the name of PAGUAGA who owned a modest plot of land near the outskirts of the city. It is speculated that this family may have adopted their surname from the type of land they cultivated or the agricultural activities they were involved in.

In the 16th century, the PAGUAGA name appeared in several municipal records and property deeds across Andalusia, indicating the family's presence and involvement in local affairs. One notable individual from this period was Juan PAGUAGA, a successful landowner and farmer who lived in the town of Utrera between 1540 and 1612.

As the centuries passed, the PAGUAGA surname spread beyond the borders of Andalusia, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named María PAGUAGA (1725-1792) emerged in the city of Granada, where she was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and support for local charities.

Another notable figure was Rodrigo PAGUAGA (1782-1854), a military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him numerous commendations and honors.

In the 19th century, the PAGUAGA surname gained recognition in the literary world with the writer and poet Francisco PAGUAGA (1832-1901). Born in Seville, he published several collections of poetry and prose that celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia.

As the PAGUAGA name spread across continents, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Paguga, Paguago, and Paguagua, reflecting the influences of local dialects and regional pronunciations. However, the core essence of the name and its connection to agricultural roots remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paguaga

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

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

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