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

Pedrego, 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 Pedrego surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pedrego in America

Pedrego is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pedrego surname appeared 284 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 Pedrego.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pedrego 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 Pedrego

The surname Pedrego originates from Portugal and can be traced back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Portuguese word "pedra," meaning stone, and the suffix "-ego," indicating a location or place.

This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a prominent rock formation or came from a place with a significant stone structure. The earliest recorded instance of the name was in a medieval Portuguese document from the year 1127, where it appeared as "Pedriego."

During the 12th century, variations of the name, such as "Pedrigao" and "Pedragao," were found in several monastic records from the regions of Minho and Trás-os-Montes in northern Portugal. This indicates that the name was prevalent in those areas during that time period.

One of the earliest notable individuals to bear this surname was João Pedrego, a Portuguese architect who lived in the 14th century and was responsible for designing several churches and monasteries in the city of Braga. His work can still be seen in the remains of the Convento de Santa Clara, which he built in 1328.

In the 16th century, during the Age of Discovery, a Portuguese explorer named Fernão Pedrego accompanied Vasco da Gama on his famous voyage to India in 1498. Pedrego's name is mentioned in Gama's journals, documenting his role as a navigator on the historic journey.

Another notable figure was Miguel Pedrego, a Portuguese poet and playwright who lived in the 17th century. His works, such as "O Triunfo da Virtude" (The Triumph of Virtue), were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and often featured themes of morality and virtue.

In the 18th century, a Portuguese military officer named Joaquim Pedrego played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars, serving under the Duke of Wellington's forces. His bravery and leadership were recognized, and he was awarded several honors for his service.

Lastly, in the 19th century, a prominent figure named António Pedrego made significant contributions to the field of agriculture in Portugal. He authored several influential books on farming techniques and helped modernize the country's agricultural practices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pedrego

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

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

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