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

Paneda, 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 Paneda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paneda in America

Paneda is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paneda surname appeared 182 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 Paneda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paneda 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 Paneda

The surname PANEDA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Galicia and northern Portugal. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 10th century.

PANEDA is believed to have derived from the Latin word "panada," which referred to a type of bread made from a mixture of flour, water, and sometimes milk or broth. This connection suggests that the name may have originally been associated with bakers or those involved in the production of bread.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PANEDA can be found in the "Tumbo Negro" of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document contains references to individuals with the surname PANEDA, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, the name PANEDA appeared in the "Fuero de Salamanca," a legal code established in the city of Salamanca, Spain. This document mentions individuals with the surname, providing evidence of their presence in the area.

During the 15th century, a notable figure with the surname PANEDA was Juan Paneda, a Spanish scholar and clergyman who served as the Bishop of Astorga from 1443 to 1458.

In the 16th century, Pedro Paneda (c. 1500-1570) was a renowned Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic voyage around the world. His contributions to the expedition were significant, and he is remembered for his expertise in navigation.

Another notable individual with the surname PANEDA was Francisco Paneda (1570-1642), a Spanish military officer who played a crucial role in the Conquest of the Philippines. He served as the Governor of the Spanish East Indies from 1634 to 1637.

In the 18th century, Manuel Paneda (1720-1789) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

During the 19th century, Antonio Paneda (1845-1912) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Orense in Galicia.

It is worth noting that variations of the surname PANEDA, such as Panada, Panado, and Panedo, have also been recorded throughout history, indicating the evolution and regional adaptations of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paneda

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

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

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