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

Pedrasa, 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 Pedrasa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pedrasa in America

Pedrasa is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pedrasa surname appeared 155 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 Pedrasa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pedrasa 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 Pedrasa

The surname Pedrasa has its origins in Spain, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the medieval Spanish word "pedra," which means "stone" or "rock," combined with the suffix "-sa," indicating a place name or location.

This surname suggests a connection to a specific place or region where stone or rocky terrain was a prominent feature. It may have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a rocky area or worked with stone, such as a stonemason or quarry worker.

While no definitive historical records have been found mentioning the name Pedrasa directly, it is plausible that the name emerged during the Reconquista period in Spain, when Christians gradually reclaimed territories from Muslim rule between the 8th and 15th centuries. Many place names and surnames arose during this time as people resettled in various regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of a similar surname is Pedro Pedraza, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Although the spelling differs slightly, it is likely that the surnames Pedrasa and Pedraza share a common origin.

Notable individuals with the surname Pedrasa throughout history include:

1. Juan Pedrasa (c. 1450-1520), a Spanish architect and stonemason who worked on the construction of the Cathedral of Seville in the late 15th century.

2. María Pedrasa (1580-1654), a Spanish poet and writer who published a collection of works titled "Rimas Divinas" in 1624.

3. Diego Pedrasa (1620-1692), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish War of Succession and was awarded the title of Count of Montebello for his bravery in battle.

4. Francisca Pedrasa (1705-1780), a Spanish philanthropist and benefactor who founded an orphanage and school in her hometown of Murcia.

5. Manuel Pedrasa (1820-1895), a Spanish painter and artist known for his landscape paintings of the Andalusian countryside.

While the surname Pedrasa may not be as widely known as some other Spanish surnames, its historical roots and potential connections to specific regions or professions related to stone and rocky landscapes add to its unique character and cultural significance within Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pedrasa

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

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

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