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

Paqué, 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 Paqué surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paqué in America

Paqué is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paqué surname appeared 321 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 Paqué.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paqué 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 Paqué

The surname PAQUE is believed to have originated in France during the 13th century. It is derived from the French word "paques," which means "Easter." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was born or celebrated on Easter, or perhaps had a connection to the Easter holiday.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PAQUE surname can be found in the 1292 tax rolls of the Normandy region of France, where a certain Jean Paque was listed as a resident of the village of Rouen. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that area by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the PAQUE surname appears to have spread to other regions of France, including the Champagne and Burgundy areas. In the 1376 census records of the town of Troyes, a family by the name of Paque is listed as residing there.

During the Renaissance period, the PAQUE surname began to appear in various historical documents and records across Europe. For example, in the 1502 municipal records of the city of Antwerp, Belgium, a merchant named Pierre Paque is mentioned as conducting business transactions.

One notable individual with the PAQUE surname was Jean-Baptiste Paque, a French painter who lived from 1635 to 1707. He was renowned for his religious works and portraits, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout France.

Another famous bearer of the PAQUE surname was Marie-Madeleine Paque, a French poet and playwright who lived from 1697 to 1768. She was a member of the prestigious Académie des Jeux Floraux and wrote several plays that were performed in Paris during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the PAQUE surname continued to be found throughout France and neighboring countries. One notable individual was Louis-Eugène Paque, a Belgian engineer and industrialist who lived from 1832 to 1895. He was a pioneer in the development of the steel industry and played a crucial role in the industrialization of Belgium.

Another prominent figure with the PAQUE surname was Émile Paque, a French politician and diplomat who lived from 1867 to 1939. He served as the French Ambassador to Germany and played a significant role in the negotiations leading up to the Treaty of Versailles after World War I.

While the PAQUE surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and migration patterns. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the 13th century in France, where it was likely given to individuals with a connection to the Easter holiday or celebrations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paqué

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

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

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