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

Patron, 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 Patron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patron in America

Patron is the 16407th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patron surname appeared 1,754 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Patron.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patron 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 Patron

The surname Patron is of Spanish origin, believed to have emerged in the medieval period between the 9th and 15th centuries. It is derived from the Latin word "patronus," which translates to "protector" or "master." The name likely originated in areas of Spain where Spanish was the predominant language, such as Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Patron surname can be found in the "Catastro de Ensenada," a detailed census conducted in Spain between 1749 and 1756. This document showcases the prevalence of the name in various regions of Spain during that time period.

The Patron surname has been associated with several notable historical figures over the centuries. One such individual was Juan Patron y Navarrete (1663-1728), a Spanish soldier and explorer who played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the Americas. He served as the governor of Río de la Plata (modern-day Argentina and Uruguay) from 1721 to 1724.

Another prominent figure bearing the Patron surname was Pedro Patron de Ayala (1504-1569), a Spanish lawyer and writer who served as a judge in the "Real Audiencia de Quito" (Royal Court of Quito) in present-day Ecuador. His works, including "Crónicas de la Real Audiencia de Quito," provide valuable insights into the legal and administrative practices of the Spanish colonial era.

In the realm of literature, the Patron surname is represented by Jacinto Patron y Candela (1829-1903), a Spanish poet and playwright from Seville. His works, such as "Poesías Completas" and "El Matarife," reflect the cultural and social landscapes of 19th-century Spain.

Another notable individual with the Patron surname was Pedro Patron Bermudez (1832-1910), a Venezuelan military officer and politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1892 to 1893.

The Patron surname can also be traced back to various place names in Spain, such as Patrón de Arriba and Patrón de Abajo, both located in the province of Huelva. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

While the Patron surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other regions of the world, particularly in areas with significant Spanish influence or migration. However, the earliest and most significant historical records of the name can be found within the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting its rich cultural and linguistic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patron

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

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

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