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

Pauna, 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 Pauna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pauna in America

Pauna is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pauna surname appeared 130 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 Pauna.

The history of the last name Pauna

The surname PAUNA is believed to have originated in northern Italy, specifically in the Piedmont region, during the late medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "pauna," which means "peacock." This connection suggests that the name may have been a nickname or a reference to someone who either worked with or was associated with peacocks in some way.

The earliest known record of the PAUNA surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in a document from the town of Asti in the Piedmont region. This document mentions a family with the surname PAUNA, indicating that the name was already established in the area by that time.

In the 14th century, the PAUNA name was also found in records from the nearby city of Turin, suggesting that the family had spread to other parts of the Piedmont region. One notable individual from this period was Giovanni PAUNA, a merchant who was involved in the city's lucrative textile trade.

As time passed, variations of the PAUNA surname began to emerge, such as PAONE and PAVONE, which are more closely aligned with the Italian word for "peacock." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

In the 16th century, a branch of the PAUNA family settled in the Republic of Venice, where they became prominent members of the city's mercantile class. One notable figure from this era was Marco PAUNA, a successful trader who established trade routes throughout the Mediterranean region.

During the 17th century, the PAUNA surname spread further across Italy, and some members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe. One notable individual from this period was Antonio PAUNA, a renowned artist and sculptor who worked in Rome and created several works commissioned by the Catholic Church.

In the 18th century, a PAUNA family settled in the Spanish city of Barcelona, where they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One notable figure from this era was Juana PAUNA, a philanthropist who funded the construction of several schools and hospitals in the region.

As the PAUNA surname continued to spread throughout Europe in the 19th century, it also made its way to other parts of the world, including the Americas and Australia, often carried by immigrants seeking new opportunities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pauna

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

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

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