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

Panduro, 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 Panduro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panduro in America

Panduro is the 23866th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panduro surname appeared 1,058 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 Panduro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panduro 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 Panduro

The surname Panduro is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 13th century in the northern regions of Italy. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "pandura," which referred to a type of light cavalry soldier or mercenary who carried a short sword or dagger.

During the Middle Ages, the Panduro surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, where many families adopted surnames based on occupations or military roles. The earliest recorded mention of the Panduro name appears in a manuscript from the city of Verona, dated around 1275, which lists a certain "Giovanni Panduro" as a soldier in the service of the local ruler.

In the 14th century, the Panduro name gained prominence in the city-state of Milan, where a family of that surname held a position of influence among the nobility. One notable figure was Antonio Panduro (1323-1398), a wealthy merchant and landowner who served as a councilor to the Duke of Milan.

The Panduro surname also has a connection to the Venetian Republic, where it was associated with a group of skilled mercenary soldiers known as the "Panduri." These soldiers were renowned for their bravery and their unique fighting style, which involved the use of short swords and daggers. In the 16th century, a famous Panduri captain named Giorgio Panduro (1482-1558) gained recognition for his valor during the Venetian wars against the Ottoman Empire.

Another noteworthy individual with the Panduro surname was Cesare Panduro (1627-1701), a celebrated architect from the city of Verona. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore and the Palazzo Panduro, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

Over the centuries, the Panduro surname has spread beyond Italy, with descendants found in various parts of Europe and the Americas. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in northern Italy, where it was closely associated with the military and nobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panduro

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

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

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