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

Paternina, 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 Paternina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paternina in America

Paternina is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paternina surname appeared 150 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 Paternina.

The history of the last name Paternina

The surname Paternina has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "paternus," meaning "fatherly" or "paternal." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to a child born out of wedlock or to the son of a clergyman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Paternina is mentioned in a document from 1487. It is possible that the name had already been in use for several generations before this record.

The Paternina family seems to have originated in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the provinces of Seville and Cádiz. Some experts speculate that the name may have evolved from a place name, such as a small village or hamlet, but there is no definitive evidence to support this theory.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals bearing the surname Paternina can be found among the early settlers and explorers. One notable figure was Diego Paternina (c. 1520-1585), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

Another prominent individual was Fray Bartolomé Paternina (1582-1663), a Spanish Franciscan friar who served as a missionary in New Spain (present-day Mexico) and authored several religious texts. His works played a significant role in the evangelization efforts of the Catholic Church in the region.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Pedro Paternina (1712-1788) was a renowned Spanish painter and engraver who worked in the Baroque style. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, José Paternina (1835-1917) was a prominent Spanish businessman and winemaker who founded the Paternina Winery in Rioja, which became one of the most prestigious wineries in the region.

Finally, in the 20th century, Dolores Paternina (1923-2004) was a Spanish author and journalist who wrote several novels and short stories. She was also a vocal advocate for women's rights and played an active role in the feminist movement in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paternina

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

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 Paternina 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.

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

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