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

Puche, 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 Puche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puche in America

Puche is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puche surname appeared 107 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 Puche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puche 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 Puche

The surname Puche is of Spanish origin, and its roots can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Valencia, where it was derived from the Spanish word "puchero," meaning a small earthenware pot or cooking vessel. The name may have initially been an occupational surname, referring to someone who made or sold these pots.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Puche can be found in the archives of the city of Valencia, where a certain Jaime Puche was mentioned in a document dated 1472. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 15th century. Additionally, there are references to a family called Puche in the town of Alcoy, located in the province of Alicante, during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Puche surname appeared in various historical records, including the baptismal registers of the city of Murcia. One notable individual from this time was Juan Puche, a renowned painter who was born in Murcia in 1632 and whose works can still be found in churches and museums throughout the region.

During the 18th century, the Puche family spread beyond the eastern regions of Spain, with some members establishing themselves in other parts of the country, such as Madrid and Andalusia. One prominent figure from this period was Pedro Puche, a military officer who fought in the Spanish War of Succession (1701-1714) and was later appointed as the governor of the province of Seville in 1728.

In the 19th century, the Puche surname continued to be well-represented in various fields. One notable individual was Félix Puche, a Spanish politician and lawyer who was born in Alicante in 1832. He served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Alicante, and was also a member of the Royal Academy of Jurisprudence and Legislation.

Another significant figure from this time was José Puche, a renowned actor and playwright who was born in Valencia in 1856. He gained widespread recognition for his performances in various theatrical productions and was also the author of several plays and novels.

Other notable individuals with the surname Puche throughout history include: Miguel Puche (1638-1712), a Spanish priest and theologian; Ignacio Puche (1778-1845), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War; and Enrique Puche (1912-1957), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his works in the cubist style.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puche

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

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

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