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

Peñuelas, 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 Peñuelas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Peñuelas in America

Peñuelas is the 31107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Peñuelas surname appeared 746 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 Peñuelas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Peñuelas 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 Peñuelas

The surname Penuelas is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "peñuela" meaning "small rock" or "little cliff". This name is believed to have originated in the regions of Aragon, Catalonia, and Valencia in eastern Spain during the medieval period.

The earliest known recorded use of the surname Penuelas dates back to the 13th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from the Crown of Aragon. It is likely that the name was initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who lived near or were associated with small rocky outcroppings or cliffs.

In the 15th century, there are records of a Penuelas family residing in the town of Mora de Rubielos, located in the province of Teruel, Aragon. This family is mentioned in local land registries and tax documents from that time period.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Penuelas was Pedro Penuelas (c. 1490-1560), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was granted land and titles for his service and is believed to have been among the first Spaniards to settle in the region that is now central Mexico.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Juan Penuelas (1612-1684) served as a magistrate and judge in the city of Valencia. He was known for his fair and impartial rulings and is mentioned in several legal texts and court records from that era.

Another notable individual was Francisca Penuelas (1735-1810), a Spanish philosopher and writer who authored several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy. Her work was influential in academic circles during the Age of Enlightenment in Spain.

During the 19th century, a military officer named Miguel Penuelas (1812-1887) achieved distinction for his service in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars fought in Spain over the succession to the throne. He rose to the rank of general and was decorated for his bravery in battle.

Throughout history, the surname Penuelas has been associated with various place names and locations in Spain, particularly in regions where the name originated. For example, there is a small village called Peñuelas in the municipality of Arcos de las Salinas, located in the province of Teruel, Aragon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Peñuelas

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

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

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