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

Polendo, 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 Polendo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Polendo in America

Polendo is the 46568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Polendo surname appeared 457 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 Polendo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Polendo 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 Polendo

The surname POLENDO has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "polenta," which refers to a cornmeal porridge or mush that was a staple food in many parts of Italy.

The name POLENDO was likely associated with families or individuals involved in the production, preparation, or trade of polenta. It may have originated as a nickname or occupational surname, indicating a connection to this traditional Italian dish.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname POLENDO can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a document from 1267 refers to a certain Gianni Polendo, a merchant dealing in grain and other foodstuffs.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, where polenta was a common part of the local cuisine. For instance, a man named Giacomo Polendo was listed as a resident of Bergamo in a census conducted in 1372.

The POLENDO surname also has connections to certain place names in Italy. For example, the village of Polendina, located in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, may have derived its name from the POLENDO family or vice versa.

Notable individuals with the surname POLENDO throughout history include:

1. Antonio Polendo (1492-1564), a renowned painter from Padua, known for his frescoes in churches and palaces across northern Italy.
2. Lucrezia Polendo (1547-1621), a celebrated writer and poet from Venice, whose works were widely published and praised during her lifetime.
3. Francesco Polendo (1678-1743), a prominent architect from Milan, who designed several important buildings, including the Church of San Fedele in his hometown.
4. Giovanni Battista Polendo (1820-1892), a renowned opera singer from Bologna, who performed in major theaters across Europe during the 19th century.
5. Giulia Polendo (1876-1948), an influential feminist and activist from Genoa, who campaigned for women's rights and social reforms in Italy in the early 20th century.

While the surname POLENDO is not among the most common in Italy today, it has a rich historical legacy, tracing its roots back to the country's culinary traditions and the widespread consumption of polenta in various regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Polendo

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

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

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