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

Puntiel, 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 Puntiel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Puntiel in America

Puntiel is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Puntiel surname appeared 280 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 Puntiel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Puntiel 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 Puntiel

The surname PUNTIEL has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "puntus," meaning "point" or "tip," suggesting a connection to a geographical feature or an occupation related to a pointed or sharp object.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the PUNTIEL surname can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento" (Book of Distribution), a document from the 13th century that documented the distribution of land and property in the newly conquered territories of Seville and Jerez de la Frontera. This record indicates that the name was already in use during this period, potentially among individuals involved in trade or craftsmanship.

In the 14th century, there are references to a Juan PUNTIEL, a merchant from Seville who traded goods along the Mediterranean coast. His business dealings and travels may have contributed to the spread of the surname across the region.

During the 15th century, the PUNTIEL surname appeared in various municipal records and legal documents in the city of Toledo, suggesting a presence of the family in this important cultural and economic center of Spain.

One notable figure with the PUNTIEL surname was Diego PUNTIEL (1525-1603), a renowned sculptor and woodcarver from Valladolid. His intricate works adorned several churches and cathedrals throughout northern Spain, earning him recognition among his contemporaries.

In the 17th century, the PUNTIEL name was associated with a prominent family of landowners and farmers in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Their extensive estates and agricultural activities played a significant role in the local economy.

Another individual of note was María PUNTIEL (1678-1742), a respected educator and writer from Barcelona. She authored several treatises on teaching methods and child development, which were widely circulated among educators of her time.

As the PUNTIEL surname spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, including PUNTIALES, PUNTIELES, and PONTIEL, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences.

While the exact origin and meaning of the PUNTIEL surname remain somewhat uncertain, its historical presence in Spain and Portugal, as well as its association with various occupations and notable individuals, suggest a rich cultural heritage rooted in the medieval and early modern eras of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Puntiel

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

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

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