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

Preciado, 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 Preciado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Preciado in America

Preciado is the 2883rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Preciado surname appeared 12,455 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Preciado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Preciado 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 Preciado

The surname Preciado is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval Iberian Peninsula. It is derived from the Spanish word "preciado," which translates to "precious" or "highly valued." The name likely emerged during the era of Moorish influence in Spain, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending of Arabic and Romance languages.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Preciado surname can be found in the census records of the Kingdom of Castile from the 14th century. It is believed that the name may have initially referred to individuals engaged in trades involving precious materials or highly skilled craftsmen whose work was held in high esteem.

In the 15th century, the Preciado name appeared in various legal documents and property records in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura, indicating the widespread presence of families bearing this surname in southern Spain.

A notable figure with the Preciado surname was Rodrigo Preciado de Córdoba, a renowned poet and writer from Córdoba, Spain, who lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries. His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated and contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Another prominent individual was María Preciado, a feminist activist and writer from the 18th century. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and education, and her writings challenged the societal norms of her time, paving the way for future generations of feminist thinkers.

In the realm of art, Juan Preciado (1514-1589) was a celebrated painter from Seville, known for his religious works adorning churches and monasteries throughout Andalusia. His masterpiece, "The Adoration of the Magi," can still be admired at the Cathedral of Seville.

The Preciado surname also found its way to the New World during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro Preciado de la Vega (1548-1618), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led expeditions to present-day Colombia and Venezuela, contributing to the expansion of Spanish territories in the region.

Throughout the centuries, the Preciado surname has continued to be prevalent in various regions of Spain, as well as in Latin American countries with strong Spanish cultural influences, such as Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. While the specific origins of each family line may vary, the name's meaning and historical connections to the Iberian Peninsula remain a common thread.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Preciado

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

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

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