Explore the Family Name Penado
The meaning of Penado
Galician: nickname from penado ‘suffering’ or ‘punished’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Penado in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Penado has seen a significant increase in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 48,567 in terms of prevalence but climbed to rank 35,671 by 2010 – a change of approximately 26.55%. The total count of people with this surname also rose from 408 to 630 during this period, marking a substantial growth of 54.41%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased by 40%, from 0.15 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #35,671 | 26.55% |
| Count | 408 | 630 | 54.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.21 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Penado
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Penado, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a predominantly Hispanic background. In both 2000 and 2010, over 94% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic. The percentage grew marginally from 94.85% to 95.56%. Interestingly, there's also an increase in the proportion of those identifying as White, from 1.96% in 2000 to 3.49% in 2010. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.79% of people with the surname Penado identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.85% | 95.56% | 0.75% |
| White | 1.96% | 3.49% | 78.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |