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

Prudencio, 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 Prudencio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Prudencio in America

Prudencio is the 15806th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Prudencio surname appeared 1,842 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Prudencio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Prudencio 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 Prudencio

The surname Prudencio is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin name Prudentius, which means "prudent" or "discreet." The name Prudentius was borne by several early Christian saints and writers, including the 4th-century poet Aurelius Prudentius Clemens.

In Spain, the surname Prudencio can be found in historical records as early as the 13th century, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon. It is believed that the name may have been adopted by families who valued the virtues of prudence and discretion, or perhaps as a way to honor the early Christian saints who bore the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Prudencio appears in a 1286 document from the city of Burgos, where a certain Pedro Prudencio is mentioned as a landowner. Another notable early bearer of the name was Juan Prudencio de Sandoval (1560-1621), a Spanish historian and bishop of Pamplona.

In the 17th century, the surname Prudencio gained prominence through the work of the poet and playwright Juan Prudencio Pizarro (1624-1670), who was born in Trujillo, Peru. His plays and poems were widely acclaimed in the Spanish colonial territories of the Americas.

Another significant figure with the surname Prudencio was the Spanish painter and engraver Isidro Prudencio Muñoz (1784-1870), known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

In the 20th century, the Mexican artist José Prudencio Patiño Quintana (1892-1964) gained recognition for his murals and paintings depicting scenes from Mexican history and culture. His works can be seen in various public buildings and museums in Mexico City and other parts of the country.

While the surname Prudencio is not among the most common in Spanish-speaking countries, it has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, reflecting the values of prudence and discretion associated with its Latin roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Prudencio

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

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

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