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

Pureco, 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 Pureco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pureco in America

Pureco is the 38265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pureco surname appeared 579 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 Pureco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pureco 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 Pureco

The surname PURECO is believed to have originated in Spain during the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "puro," meaning pure or clean. The name may have initially referred to someone who worked in a profession that required cleanliness or purity, such as a launderer or a silversmith.

Early records show variations in the spelling of the name, including Pureco, Purico, and Puryco. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the archives of the Cathedral of Seville, where a certain Juan Pureco is mentioned as a parishioner in the year 1472.

In the 16th century, the name began to spread beyond Spain as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the New World. One notable figure was Pedro Pureco, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Pureco played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later settled in the region.

During the 17th century, the PURECO name appeared in various parts of Spain and its colonies. One example is Rodrigo Pureco, a wealthy landowner from Andalusia, who was involved in the cultivation of olives and the production of olive oil.

In the 18th century, a PURECO family established themselves in the region of Catalonia, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One member of this family, Josep Pureco, was a successful businessman who contributed to the development of the textile industry in Barcelona.

As the PURECO name spread across Europe and the Americas, several notable individuals emerged. In the 19th century, Juan Pureco was a respected poet and playwright in Cuba, known for his works that celebrated the island's cultural heritage.

Another notable figure was María Pureco, a Spanish-born nurse who served in the American Civil War, caring for wounded soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Her bravery and dedication earned her the admiration of many, and she was awarded several honors for her service.

As you can see, the surname PURECO has a rich history that spans several centuries and continents. Its origins in Spain and its potential connection to professions involving purity or cleanliness have contributed to the name's enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pureco

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

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

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