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

Pellecer, 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 Pellecer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pellecer in America

Pellecer is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pellecer surname appeared 240 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 Pellecer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pellecer 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 Pellecer

The surname Pellecer has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the occupation of a furrier or someone who worked with animal pelts. The name may have evolved from the Spanish word "pellejero," which means "skinner" or "tanner."

One of the earliest known mentions of the name Pellecer can be found in the Codex of the Monastery of Silos, a 12th-century Benedictine manuscript from the Kingdom of Castile. This document contains records of landowners and notable individuals from the region.

In the 14th century, the Pellecer family gained prominence in the city of Valencia, where they were involved in the textile trade and held positions of influence. During this time, the name appeared in municipal records and legal documents related to property transactions and civic affairs.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Pellecer (birth and death years unknown) was a respected scholar and translator who worked at the court of King Alfonso V of Aragon. He is best known for his translations of classical Greek and Latin texts into Spanish.

Another prominent individual with the Pellecer surname was Gaspar Pellecer (1540-1617), a Spanish historian and chronicler from Valencia. He wrote extensively on the history and antiquities of the region, and his works are considered valuable sources for understanding the cultural and political landscape of 16th-century Spain.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Pellecer family expanded its influence and established branches in other parts of Spain, including Aragon and Catalonia. Some members of the family were involved in the Spanish Inquisition, holding positions as inquisitors and officials.

In the 18th century, Manuel Pellecer (1712-1783) was a notable Spanish playwright and poet from Valencia. His works, which included comedies and religious dramas, were widely performed during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural and literary scene of the era.

Throughout its history, the surname Pellecer has been associated with various professions, including furriers, tanners, merchants, scholars, and members of the clergy. While its origins are rooted in the occupation of working with animal pelts, the name has evolved to encompass a diverse range of individuals and achievements over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pellecer

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

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

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