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

Posada, 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 Posada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Posada in America

Posada is the 4751st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Posada surname appeared 7,454 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Posada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Posada 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 Posada

The surname Posada is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish word "posada," which means an inn or a place to stay. The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Posada surname was Rodrigo de Posada, a nobleman from the Kingdom of Castile who lived in the late 13th century. He was mentioned in several historical documents from that era, including land grants and legal proceedings.

In the 15th century, the Posada family gained prominence in the city of Córdoba, where they owned several inns and properties. Juan de Posada, a wealthy merchant and innkeeper, was a significant figure in the city's commercial affairs during that time.

The Posada surname also appeared in historical records from the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One notable figure was Juan Rodríguez de Posada, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Cuba in the early 16th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several members of the Posada family held positions of influence in the Spanish colonial administration in various parts of the Americas, including Mexico and Peru.

The Posada surname is also associated with artistic and literary figures. José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), a Mexican printmaker and illustrator, is widely recognized for his calavera (skull) illustrations, which played a significant role in the Mexican cultural tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

Another notable bearer of the Posada surname was Pedro de Posada (1670-1745), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and contributions to the Baroque style in Spain.

Gaspar de Posada (1625-1703) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary and explorer who traveled extensively in South America, contributing to the mapping and exploration of the Amazon basin.

Tomás Posada (1887-1965) was a prominent Colombian lawyer and politician who served as the President of Colombia from 1942 to 1944.

Throughout history, the Posada surname has been present in various regions of Spain, as well as in countries with significant Spanish influence, such as Mexico, Colombia, and other parts of Latin America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Posada

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

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

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