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

Papo, 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 Papo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Papo in America

Papo is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Papo surname appeared 105 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 Papo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Papo 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 Papo

The surname PAPO is believed to have originated in Spain, with its earliest known records dating back to the late 15th century. Some scholars suggest that it may derive from the Spanish word "papo," meaning "crop" or "gullet," potentially referring to an occupation or nickname related to the food industry or a physical characteristic.

One of the earliest documented instances of the PAPO surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Pedro PAPO was recorded as a merchant in the year 1498. This record provides valuable insights into the early presence and occupation of individuals bearing this surname in the region.

Moving forward, the PAPO name appeared in various historical documents across different regions of Spain. In the 16th century, records show a Juan PAPO as a landowner in the town of Córdoba, while in the 17th century, a María PAPO was listed as a resident of the city of Granada.

Interestingly, the PAPO surname has also been linked to the Spanish region of Catalonia, where it was sometimes spelled as "Papó" or "Papou." This variation suggests a potential connection to the Catalan language or a possible origin from that area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the PAPO surname. One such figure was Francisco PAPO (1660-1732), a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraiture during the Baroque period. Another prominent bearer of the name was Juana PAPO (1785-1865), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement.

In the 19th century, the PAPO surname gained international recognition with the achievements of Antonio PAPO (1822-1892), a Spanish-born engineer who played a significant role in the construction of railroads in South America, particularly in Argentina and Chile.

Additionally, the name PAPO has been associated with various place names and locations across Spain. For example, there is a small village called Papo in the province of Burgos, as well as a river called Río Papo in the region of Asturias.

While the PAPO surname may not be among the most common in Spain or globally, its rich history and diverse geographical presence attest to its enduring legacy and contributions to various aspects of Spanish culture and society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Papo

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

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

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