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

Pavez, 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 Pavez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pavez in America

Pavez is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pavez surname appeared 120 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 Pavez.

The history of the last name Pavez

The surname PAVEZ is believed to have originated from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically from Spain or Portugal, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Latin word "pavere," which means "to tread" or "to trample." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people involved in agricultural activities or those who lived in rural areas.

PAVEZ is thought to be a toponymic surname, meaning it originated from a place name. One possible origin is the town of Pavés or Pavias, located in the province of Toledo, Spain. Another theory suggests that the name may have originated from the village of Pavees or Pavees de Valença, situated in the district of Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

In terms of historical references, the name PAVEZ appears in several old records and documents. One notable mention is in the "Libro de repartimiento de Sevilla," a medieval document that recorded the distribution of land and properties among the Christian conquerors after the reconquest of Seville in the 13th century.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname PAVEZ is Pedro Pavez, who lived in the city of Seville, Spain, during the latter half of the 13th century. Another early bearer of the name was Juan Pavez, a nobleman from the Kingdom of Aragon, who was mentioned in a royal charter dating back to the year 1312.

Among the notable individuals with the surname PAVEZ throughout history are:

1. Andrés Pavez (c. 1550-1620), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile.
2. Francisco Pavez (c. 1580-1640), a Portuguese merchant and trader who established trade routes between Lisbon and the East Indies.
3. Isabel Pavez (c. 1625-1690), a Spanish nun and writer known for her religious poetry and mystical writings.
4. Antonio Pavez (c. 1710-1780), a Spanish architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid and its surrounding areas.
5. Mariana Pavez (c. 1820-1890), a Chilean educator and women's rights activist who founded one of the first schools for girls in Santiago.

While the surname PAVEZ has been present throughout history, it is important to note that the information provided here focuses primarily on its origins and early bearers, rather than modern census data or recent occurrences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pavez

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

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

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