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

Penado, 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 Penado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Penado in America

Penado is the 35671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Penado surname appeared 630 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 Penado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Penado 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 Penado

The surname Penado has its origins in Portugal, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to derive from the Portuguese word "penado," which means "suffering" or "afflicted." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who endured hardships or faced misfortunes in their life.

Early records indicate that the Penado family resided in the northern regions of Portugal, particularly in the provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes. Some variations of the spelling include Pennado, Penaddo, and Pennaddo, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

One of the earliest documented references to the Penado surname can be found in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens" (Old Book of Lineages), a genealogical record compiled in the 13th century. This manuscript lists several noble families, including the Penados, though specific details about their origins are scarce.

In the 17th century, João Penado (1620-1688) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and theologian. He authored several influential works on Christian doctrine and served as a professor at the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in Portugal.

During the 18th century, the Penado family established a presence in the Azores archipelago, where some members pursued maritime careers. One notable figure was Manuel Penado (1745-1820), a skilled navigator who captained merchant ships sailing between the Azores and mainland Portugal.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Penado family settled in Brazil, where they contributed to the development of the country's agriculture and industry. António Penado (1810-1892) was a prominent landowner and entrepreneur who established successful coffee plantations in the state of Minas Gerais.

Another individual of note was Maria Penado (1875-1945), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in her hometown of Braga and campaigned tirelessly for equal access to education for girls and women.

Over the centuries, the Penado surname has spread to various parts of the world, carried by Portuguese emigrants and their descendants. While the name may have originated from a challenging circumstance, it has come to represent resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Penado

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

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

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