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

Ponse, 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 Ponse surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ponse in America

Ponse is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ponse surname appeared 270 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 Ponse.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ponse 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 Ponse

The surname Ponse is believed to have originated in Spain, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Spanish word "pons," meaning bridge, suggesting that the name may have been initially borne by someone who lived near or worked on a bridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ponse surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where a document from the 13th century mentions a certain "Ramon Ponse" as a landowner in the town of Vallbona. This provides evidence of the name's presence in the area during that time.

In the 15th century, records show a family of Ponse residing in the city of Valencia, where they held prominent positions within the local government. One notable figure from this lineage was Juan Ponse, who served as a city councilor in the late 1400s.

As the name spread across Spain, it also found its way to other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with close ties to the Spanish Empire. In the 16th century, a merchant named Diego Ponse is documented as having settled in the Netherlands, suggesting the name's expansion beyond its original homeland.

Moving forward in time, the 17th century saw the birth of Miguel Ponse (1623-1698), a renowned painter from the city of Seville, whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Andalusia. His artistic contributions helped to further establish the Ponse name within the cultural fabric of Spain.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the Ponse surname was José Ponse (1815-1887), a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil conflicts that shaped the political landscape of Spain during that era.

While the Ponse name has its roots firmly planted in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other regions influenced by Spanish culture and migration. However, its origins and early historical significance remain intricately intertwined with the Iberian Peninsula and the rich tapestry of Spanish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ponse

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

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

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