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

Peñarodriguez, 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 Peñarodriguez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peñarodriguez in America

Peñarodriguez is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peñarodriguez surname appeared 167 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 Peñarodriguez.

The history of the last name Peñarodriguez

The surname Penarodriguez has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Galicia, where it was initially spelled as "Peña Rodríguez." The name is a combination of the Spanish words "peña," meaning rock or boulder, and "Rodríguez," a patronymic surname derived from the name Rodrigo.

In the early 16th century, records show that the Penarodriguez family settled in the town of Pontevedra, located in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia. This area was known for its rugged terrain and rocky landscapes, which could explain the incorporation of the word "peña" into the surname.

One of the earliest documented references to the Penarodriguez name can be found in the archives of the Archbishopric of Santiago de Compostela, where a certain Juan Penarodriguez is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1517.

The Penarodriguez family played a notable role in the history of Galicia, with several members holding positions of influence in the local government and the Church. In the late 16th century, Diego Penarodriguez served as the mayor of Pontevedra, overseeing the town's affairs during a period of economic growth and development.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Penarodriguez family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly to Mexico and Peru. One of the notable figures from this era was Juana Penarodriguez, born in 1635 in Pontevedra, who later became a renowned educator and philanthropist in the city of Puebla, Mexico.

Another prominent individual bearing the Penarodriguez surname was Álvaro Penarodriguez, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Álvaro Penarodriguez played a crucial role in the exploration and mapping of the Caribbean islands.

In the 18th century, the Penarodriguez family continued to establish itself in various parts of Spain and the Americas. One notable figure was Andrés Penarodriguez, a renowned artist from Seville, Spain, who gained recognition for his intricate religious paintings and frescoes adorning numerous churches throughout Andalusia.

As the centuries passed, the Penarodriguez name spread across the globe, with families settling in different regions and adapting the spelling to suit local languages and customs. However, the essence of the name, rooted in the rocky landscapes of Galicia, remained a testament to the resilience and endurance of this Spanish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peñarodriguez

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

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 Peñarodriguez 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.

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

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