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

Posas, 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 Posas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Posas in America

Posas is the 35622nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Posas surname appeared 631 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 Posas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Posas 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 Posas

The surname POSAS is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It likely derived from the Spanish word "posa," which refers to a small inn or guesthouse. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who owned or operated such establishments.

One of the earliest recorded references to the POSAS surname can be found in the Becerro de Behetria, a medieval Spanish census document from the 14th century. This document mentions a certain Pedro POSAS, who resided in the region of Castile.

In the 15th century, the POSAS name appears in various records from the Kingdom of Aragon, particularly in the city of Zaragoza. A notable figure from this era was Juan POSAS, a merchant who traded goods between Aragon and neighboring regions.

During the 16th century, the POSAS surname gained prominence in the Basque Country. One of the most influential figures was Martín POSAS (1505-1578), a renowned theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.

In the 17th century, the POSAS name spread to other parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Extremadura. A significant figure from this period was Alonso POSAS (1620-1687), a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its territories in the Americas, the POSAS surname also found its way to the New World. One notable individual was Diego POSAS (1735-1809), a Spanish colonist who settled in present-day Mexico and became a influential landowner.

Throughout its history, the POSAS surname has been associated with various occupations, including innkeepers, merchants, scholars, military personnel, and landowners. While the name originated in Spain, it has since spread to other regions and countries, making it a truly global surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Posas

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

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

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