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

Poblano, 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 Poblano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poblano in America

Poblano is the 27581st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poblano surname appeared 873 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 Poblano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poblano 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 Poblano

The surname Poblano has its origins in Mexico, specifically in the region of Puebla. It dates back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. The name is derived from the Spanish word "poblano," which means "from the town of Puebla."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Poblano can be found in a document from the Archivo General de la Nación (National Archives of Mexico), dated 1578. This document mentions a person named Juan Poblano, who was a landowner in the town of Puebla.

In the 17th century, the name Poblano appeared in various historical records related to the region of Puebla. For instance, in 1632, a man named Pedro Poblano was listed as a member of the local militia in the town of Atlixco, which is located near Puebla.

The name Poblano is also associated with the famous mole sauce, known as "mole poblano," which originated in the city of Puebla. This dish gained popularity during the colonial period and has since become a culinary icon of Mexican cuisine.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Poblano was Tomás Poblano (1560-1622), a Spanish priest who served as a missionary in the region of Puebla. He was known for his work in evangelizing the indigenous population and establishing churches in the area.

Another notable figure was María Poblano (1675-1743), a renowned potter from the town of Santa María del Tule, near Puebla. Her pottery pieces, adorned with intricate designs and motifs, were highly sought after during her time and are now considered valuable artifacts.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Poblano was Ignacio Poblano (1815-1887), a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the governor of the state of Puebla from 1865 to 1867.

During the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920), a revolutionary leader named Juan Poblano (1880-1922) gained recognition for his role in the struggle for agrarian reform and the rights of peasants in the region of Puebla.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contribution of Dolores Poblano (1925-2002), a celebrated Mexican painter and printmaker. Her works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in Puebla, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and intricate details.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poblano

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

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

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