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

Pancho, 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 Pancho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pancho in America

Pancho is the 47791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pancho surname appeared 443 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 Pancho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pancho 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 Pancho

The surname PANCHO is believed to have originated in Spain, most likely during the medieval period. Some scholars trace its roots back to the Latin word "pannus," meaning cloth or fabric, suggesting that the name may have originally referred to a person who worked with textiles or clothing.

The earliest known records of the PANCHO surname date back to the 13th century, with several mentions found in historical documents from various regions of Spain. One notable example is a reference to a "Juan Pancho" in a land registry from the city of Seville, dated 1271.

In the following centuries, the name spread across the Iberian Peninsula and eventually made its way to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. During this time, variations of the spelling emerged, such as "Pancho" and "Panchito," which were more commonly used in Latin American countries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the PANCHO surname was Rodrigo Pancho, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Another notable figure was Pedro Pancho, a 16th-century Spanish military commander who played a significant role in the conquest of Mexico.

In the 17th century, a branch of the PANCHO family settled in the region of Andalusia, where they became prominent landowners and winemakers. Juan Pancho (1625-1698), a member of this family, was renowned for his contributions to the local wine industry and is considered one of the pioneers of the Sherry wine production process.

Moving into the 18th century, Francisco Pancho (1712-1788) was a Spanish painter who gained recognition for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can still be found in several churches and museums across Spain and Latin America.

In more recent history, Manuel Pancho (1865-1946) was a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United States during the Mexican Revolution. He played a crucial role in maintaining diplomatic relations between the two countries during a turbulent period.

While the PANCHO surname may have evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, where it was likely associated with the textile industry or related occupations. Throughout its history, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions across various fields, from exploration and conquest to art and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pancho

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

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

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