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

Poventud, 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 Poventud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poventud in America

Poventud is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poventud surname appeared 171 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 Poventud.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poventud 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 Poventud

The surname Poventud is believed to have originated in Spain during the 13th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "poventura," which means "good fortune" or "prosperity." The name was likely given to a family that had achieved success or prosperity, either through business ventures or other means.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Poventud surname can be found in a document from the town of Seville, dated 1276. The document mentions a merchant named Juan Poventud, who was engaged in the trade of spices and textiles.

In the 15th century, the Poventud family was known to have settled in the region of Catalonia, where they owned several vineyards and olive groves. A prominent member of the family during this time was Ramón Poventud, who served as a magistrate in the city of Barcelona from 1462 to 1478.

The Poventud surname also made its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization of the New World. One notable bearer of the name was Diego Poventud, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

Another significant figure with the Poventud surname was Margarita Poventud, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in Seville during the 17th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love and passion, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, the Poventud family established itself in the Canary Islands, where they became prominent landowners and wine merchants. Francisco Poventud, born in 1735, was a respected trader who established trade routes between the Canary Islands and the Spanish mainland.

Throughout its history, the Poventud surname has been associated with various occupations, including merchants, landowners, and professionals. While the name may have originated from a family's prosperity, it has since become a part of the rich cultural tapestry of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poventud

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

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

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