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

Pantojas, 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 Pantojas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pantojas in America

Pantojas is the 56073rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pantojas surname appeared 365 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 Pantojas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pantojas 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 Pantojas

The surname Pantojas is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Galicia. It is thought to have derived from the Galician word "pantoia," which means "marshy area" or "swamp." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with people who lived in or near such areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pantojas can be found in the Tumbo de Celanova, a medieval cartulary from the 12th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name, indicating its existence in Galicia during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Rodrigo Pantojas was mentioned in historical records as a prominent landowner and nobleman in the town of Caldas de Reis, located in the Galician province of Pontevedra. His descendants likely contributed to the spread and perpetuation of the surname in subsequent generations.

During the 16th century, the Pantojas surname appeared in various documents and records throughout the region of Galicia, including parish registers and legal documents. This suggests that the name had become well-established in the area by that point.

One notable individual bearing the Pantojas surname was Juan Pantojas, a Galician poet and writer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works, which included poetry and plays, helped to preserve and promote the Galician language and culture.

In the 18th century, a man named Antonio Pantojas was a prominent figure in the town of Vigo, Galicia. He was a successful merchant and landowner, and his legacy contributed to the continued prominence of the Pantojas surname in the region.

Another notable Pantojas was María Pantojas, a Galician woman who lived in the 19th century and was known for her philanthropic work. She established several charitable organizations and initiatives aimed at helping the poor and underprivileged in her community.

As the Pantojas surname spread beyond Galicia, it also appeared in other parts of Spain and eventually made its way to Latin America through Spanish colonization and migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the marshy regions of Galicia in northwestern Spain, where it originated centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pantojas

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

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

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