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

Palmas, 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 Palmas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Palmas in America

Palmas is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Palmas surname appeared 463 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 Palmas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Palmas 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 Palmas

The surname Palmas originates from Spain, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "palma," meaning "palm tree," which suggests a connection to regions or areas where palm trees were abundant or significant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 14th century, when a nobleman named Juan de Palmas was mentioned in the chronicles of the Kingdom of Aragon. This indicates that the name was already established and associated with nobility during that era.

In the 15th century, the name Palmas appeared in various Spanish documents and records, often linked to individuals from regions such as Valencia, Catalonia, and the Balearic Islands, where palm trees were prevalent. It is believed that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname, denoting a person's occupation, residence, or association with palm trees or related industries.

During the Age of Exploration, several individuals bearing the surname Palmas accompanied Spanish expeditions to the Americas and other parts of the world. One notable figure was Diego de Palmas, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century, serving under Hernán Cortés.

Another prominent individual with the surname Palmas was Miguel de Palmas, a Spanish navigator and cartographer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is renowned for his detailed maps and charts, which played a crucial role in the exploration and navigation of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname Palmas spread across various regions, including the Canary Islands, where a town called Palmas de Gran Canaria bears a name reminiscent of the surname's origins. This town, now a major city, was established in the 15th century and became an important hub for trade and maritime activities.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Palmas, including Francisco Palmas, a Spanish painter from the 17th century known for his religious works, and José Palmas, a renowned Spanish architect who contributed to the design of several iconic buildings in Madrid during the 18th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Palmas

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

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

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