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

Panuco, 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 Panuco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panuco in America

Panuco is the 31587th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panuco surname appeared 732 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 Panuco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panuco 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 Panuco

The surname Panuco originated in Mexico, likely during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th or 17th century. It is believed to be derived from the Nahuatl word "panochtli," which means "place of muddy waters" or "place of reeds." This suggests that the name may have referred to a specific location or region where the ancestors of those bearing the surname Panuco lived.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Panuco can be found in the chronicles of the Spanish conquest of Mexico, where it is mentioned as the name of a river and a region located in the present-day state of Veracruz. The Panuco River was an important waterway during the colonial era, and the surrounding area was known for its fertile lands and rich natural resources.

In the 18th century, the name Panuco appears in several historical documents related to the administration of the Spanish colonies in New Spain (Mexico). For example, there are records of individuals named Panuco who held positions in the local government or were involved in the agricultural or mining industries.

One notable figure with the surname Panuco was Pedro de Panuco, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He was born in Spain around 1490 and died in Mexico in the late 1500s.

Another individual of historical significance was María Panuco, a renowned artist and painter who lived in the city of Puebla, Mexico, during the 17th century. Her exact birth and death dates are unknown, but her works are preserved in various museums and churches in Mexico.

In the 19th century, the surname Panuco was associated with several prominent figures in Mexican politics and literature. José Panuco (1820-1892) was a Mexican poet and journalist who was known for his works celebrating Mexico's indigenous heritage and cultural traditions.

Lastly, one cannot discuss the surname Panuco without mentioning Sebastián Panuco (1876-1945), a Mexican revolutionary and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution of the early 20th century. He was born in the state of Veracruz and fought alongside the forces of Emiliano Zapata and Pancho Villa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panuco

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

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

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