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

Astillero, 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 Astillero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Astillero in America

Astillero is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Astillero surname appeared 125 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 Astillero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Astillero 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 Astillero

The surname Astillero originates from Spain and is derived from the Spanish word "astillero," which means "shipyard" or "dockyard." This suggests that the name likely originated from an occupation or location associated with shipbuilding.

The earliest known records of the Astillero surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in the coastal areas where shipbuilding was a prominent industry. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in the church records of Seville, where an individual named Juan Astillero was mentioned in 1572.

During the Spanish colonial era, the Astillero surname spread to various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas. In the 17th century, there are records of individuals with this surname in Mexico and other Spanish territories in the New World. For example, Pedro Astillero, a shipbuilder, was documented in Veracruz, Mexico, in the late 1600s.

In the 18th century, the Astillero surname appeared in various historical documents and records across Spain and its colonies. One notable individual was José Astillero, a Spanish naval officer who served in the Spanish Armada during the late 1700s.

As shipbuilding declined in certain regions, some individuals with the Astillero surname likely adopted alternative occupations or relocated to other areas. However, the name continued to be associated with maritime activities and coastal regions.

In the 19th century, the Astillero surname was found in various parts of Spain, including Catalonia, where a notable individual named Ramón Astillero was a prominent merchant and shipowner in Barcelona. Another individual, María Astillero, was a renowned author and poet from Andalusia, born in 1832.

Throughout history, the Astillero surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artisans, sailors, merchants, and writers. Some other notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Francisco Astillero (1785-1862), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Spanish ambassador to France.
2. Juana Astillero (1890-1968), a Chilean educator and women's rights activist.
3. Miguel Astillero (1920-2002), a Venezuelan composer and musician known for his contributions to the folk music genre.
4. Andrés Astillero (born 1958), a Spanish writer and journalist based in Madrid.
5. Lucía Astillero (born 1981), an Argentine actress and television personality known for her work in telenovelas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Astillero

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

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

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