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

Penor, 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 Penor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Penor in America

Penor is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Penor surname appeared 156 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 Penor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Penor 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 Penor

The surname PENOR has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th century, derived from the Latin word "penora," which referred to a type of banner or flag. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a family or individual involved in military or heraldic activities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PENOR can be traced back to a document from the year 1187, which mentions a certain Bernat Penor, a landowner in the village of Castelló d'Empúries. This document, housed in the archives of the Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, provides valuable insight into the name's antiquity in the region.

In the following centuries, the name PENOR appeared in various historical records, including the "Llibre de Repartiment" (Book of Distribution) from the 13th century, which documented the distribution of lands and properties in the newly conquered territories of Valencia and Mallorca. This suggests that members of the PENOR family may have participated in the Reconquista, the long-standing struggle between Christian and Muslim rulers in the Iberian Peninsula.

Notable individuals bearing the surname PENOR include Joan Penor (1435-1502), a prominent merchant and landowner in Barcelona, whose legacy is documented in the city's archives. Another figure of note is Guillem Penor (1570-1642), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the region.

In the 16th century, the name PENOR also appeared in the "Llibre de Matricules de Catalunya" (Book of Matriculation of Catalonia), which recorded the names of individuals who obtained citizenship or were granted certain privileges. This suggests that the PENOR family had established a notable presence in the region during this period.

Over the centuries, the surname PENOR has undergone various spelling variations, such as Penór, Penoor, and Penoor, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. Additionally, the name has been associated with certain place names, such as the village of Penores in the province of Lleida, which may have influenced the surname's evolution.

While the surname PENOR is not among the most common in Spain or Catalonia, it has persisted throughout the centuries, with notable individuals bearing the name, including the 19th-century Catalan author and journalist, Francesc Penor (1812-1878), and the 20th-century painter and sculptor, Josep Penor (1901-1985).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Penor

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

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

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