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

Aspiras, 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 Aspiras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aspiras in America

Aspiras is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aspiras surname appeared 399 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 Aspiras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aspiras 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 Aspiras

The surname Aspiras originated in Spain during the medieval period, likely derived from the Spanish word "aspirar," which means "to aspire" or "to aim for." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who was ambitious or strived for greatness.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aspiras name can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Catalonia, where it appeared in several historical documents and records. The name was particularly prevalent in the city of Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

In the 15th century, the Aspiras name made its way into various manuscripts and chronicles, including a notable mention in the "Crónica de Juan II de Castilla" (Chronicle of Juan II of Castile), which documented the life and reign of King Juan II of Castile during that time period.

The surname Aspiras has also been linked to several place names in Spain, such as Aspiras de Claret, a small village in the province of Lleida, Catalonia. It is possible that the name originated from this location or that individuals from this area adopted the surname Aspiras.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Aspiras surname. One of the earliest known figures was Pedro Aspiras (c. 1420-1490), a prominent merchant and banker from Barcelona who played a significant role in the city's economic affairs during the 15th century.

Another prominent figure was Juana Aspiras (1550-1622), a renowned poet and writer from Seville, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Her poetry collection, "Sonetos del Alma" (Sonnets of the Soul), is considered a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance literature.

In the 18th century, Manuel Aspiras (1705-1778) was a respected military officer who served in the Spanish army during the War of the Quadruple Alliance and the War of the Austrian Succession. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him several honors and commendations.

The 19th century saw the rise of Josefa Aspiras (1832-1904), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain. She founded several schools and advocated for equal educational opportunities for girls and women, challenging the societal norms of her time.

Finally, in the 20th century, Alberto Aspiras (1920-1998) was a celebrated Spanish artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings that captured the essence of the Catalonian landscape and culture. His works are featured in numerous museums and private collections around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aspiras

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

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

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