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

Ayora, 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 Ayora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayora in America

Ayora is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayora surname appeared 188 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 Ayora.

The history of the last name Ayora

The surname Ayora is of Spanish origin, and its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain's history. This name is believed to be derived from the Valencian town of Ayora, which is located in the province of Valencia. The town's name itself is thought to have originated from the Arabic word "al-yura," meaning "the rock" or "the cliff."

The first recorded instances of the surname Ayora can be found in historical documents dating back to the 13th century, during the time of the Reconquista, when Christian kingdoms were reclaiming territories from the Moors. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by individuals who hailed from or had connections with the town of Ayora.

One notable figure bearing the surname Ayora was Francisco de Ayora, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who lived in the 16th century. Born around 1510, Francisco de Ayora participated in the Spanish conquest of Peru and was part of the expeditions led by Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro. He is credited with establishing the city of Chachapoyas in present-day Peru.

In the 17th century, another individual named Juan de Ayora gained recognition as a Spanish playwright and poet. Born in Valencia in 1625, Juan de Ayora authored several comedies and works of poetry, contributing to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Miguel de Ayora was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the province of Cumaná (now part of Venezuela) from 1758 to 1763. His tenure was marked by his efforts to promote economic development and defend the region against foreign incursions.

In the 19th century, Mariano Ayora y Moros, born in 1824, was a prominent Spanish politician and jurist. He served as a member of the Constituent Cortes (parliamentary assembly) in 1869 and played a crucial role in the drafting of the 1869 Spanish Constitution.

While the surname Ayora may have originated from the town of the same name, its bearers have left their mark across different spheres, including exploration, literature, military service, and politics, throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayora

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

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

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