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

Penque, 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 Penque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Penque in America

Penque is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Penque surname appeared 154 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 Penque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Penque 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 Penque

The surname Penque is believed to have originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain during the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "penque," which means "sap" or "resin." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked with sap or resin, such as those involved in the production of tar or pitch.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Penque surname can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Juan Penque, a merchant dealing in goods related to ship-building materials. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during the late 15th century in the region.

The Penque surname also appears in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, including records of land transactions and legal documents. For instance, a deed from 1623 in the archives of Cadiz references a Tomás Penque, who acquired a parcel of land in the region.

In the 18th century, the Penque surname gained some notoriety with the birth of Antonio Penque (1710-1783), a renowned painter from Seville who specialized in religious art and portraiture. His works can still be found in several churches and museums across Andalusia.

Another notable individual bearing the Penque surname was María Penque (1825-1892), a philanthropist and social reformer from Cordoba. She dedicated her life and fortune to establishing schools and orphanages for underprivileged children in her hometown.

Throughout the 19th century, the Penque surname was also associated with several influential figures in the wine industry of southern Spain. One such example is Francisco Penque (1844-1912), who owned and operated a successful winery in the town of Jerez de la Frontera, known for its production of sherry.

While the Penque surname has its roots in Andalusia, it has since spread to other regions of Spain and even beyond. However, its origins can be traced back to the 15th century in southern Spain, where it was likely associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of sap, resin, and related materials.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Penque

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

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

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