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

Aceron, 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 Aceron surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aceron in America

Aceron is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aceron surname appeared 118 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 Aceron.

The history of the last name Aceron

The surname "ACERON" is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Aragon. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "acero," which means "steel." This connection suggests that the name might have been associated with blacksmiths, sword makers, or metal workers during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ACERON" can be found in the Archivo General de la Corona de Aragón (General Archive of the Crown of Aragon), which contains historical documents dating back to the 12th century. It appears that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Juan Aceron de Zaragoza was mentioned in several chronicles as a prominent figure in the court of King Pedro IV of Aragon. He was known for his military prowess and served as a trusted advisor to the king.

During the Reconquista, the period when Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula fought to reclaim territories from the Moors, a knight named Rodrigo Aceron is said to have distinguished himself in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212. His bravery and skill on the battlefield earned him recognition and land grants.

In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Alonso Aceron is recorded as being part of the expedition led by Hernán Cortés to the New World. He is believed to have settled in the region that is now modern-day Mexico, where his descendants may have contributed to the spread of the surname.

Another notable figure with the surname "ACERON" was María Aceron, a Spanish painter who lived in the late 17th century. She was known for her religious works and portraits, many of which can still be found in churches and museums across Spain.

Over time, the surname "ACERON" has undergone various spelling variations, such as "Acerón," "Aceró," and "Azeró," reflecting regional differences and linguistic evolutions. However, the connection to the word "acero" (steel) has remained a consistent theme throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aceron

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

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 Aceron 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.

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

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