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

Pedregón, 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 Pedregón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pedregón in America

Pedregón is the 30303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pedregón surname appeared 772 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 Pedregón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pedregón 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 Pedregón

The surname Pedregon originates from Spain, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "piedra," meaning stone, and "gón," a suffix indicating a place of origin or residence. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a location or topography characterized by rocky terrain or the presence of stone quarries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Pedregon can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrias de Castilla, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document mentions individuals bearing the surname Pedregon residing in various regions of Castile, indicating the name's widespread presence across the region.

In the 16th century, historical records mention a notable figure named Juan Pedregon (1523-1598), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. Juan Pedregon played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of South America during the Spanish colonial era.

Another prominent individual with the surname Pedregon was Pedro Pedregon (1670-1743), a Spanish painter and engraver who gained recognition for his religious artworks and portraits. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname.

During the 17th century, the Pedregon family established a presence in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and parts of South America. One notable figure from this era was Tomás Pedregon (1625-1693), a Spanish colonist and landowner who held significant influence and wealth in the region of Nueva España (present-day Mexico).

Moving into the 19th century, the surname Pedregon gained recognition through the literary works of Javier Pedregon (1815-1882), a Spanish writer and poet renowned for his romantic poetry and contributions to Spanish literature. His works have been widely studied and celebrated within literary circles.

Throughout history, the surname Pedregon has been associated with various occupations and social classes, from soldiers and explorers to artists and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to Spain, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich heritage and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pedregón

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

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

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