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

Becerra, 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 Becerra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Becerra in America

Becerra is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Becerra surname appeared 129 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 Becerra.

The history of the last name Becerra

The surname "BECCERA" is of Italian origin, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Italian town of Beccera, located in the region of Tuscany. The name is derived from the Latin word "beccarius," which means "butcher" or "meat seller."

In ancient times, surnames were often derived from a person's occupation or place of residence. The surname "BECCERA" likely originated from an individual who worked as a butcher or was associated with the butchery trade in the town of Beccera.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BECCERA" can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Tuscany region, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Beccera" who was a prominent member of the local butchers' guild.

The name "BECCERA" has undergone various spellings throughout history, including "Becerra," "Beccaria," and "Beccari." These variations can be attributed to regional dialects and the evolution of the Italian language over time.

Notable individuals with the surname "BECCERA" include:

1. Antonio Beccera (1508-1568), an Italian architect and sculptor who was responsible for designing several notable structures in Rome, including the Palazzo dei Conservatori.

2. Cesare Beccaria (1738-1794), an Italian philosopher and criminologist who is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the classical school of criminology. He is best known for his treatise "On Crimes and Punishments," which argued for legal reforms and the abolition of torture and capital punishment.

3. Girolamo Beccera (1520-1590), an Italian painter and architect who was active during the Renaissance period. He is renowned for his frescoes and architectural designs in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

4. Ludovico Beccera (1675-1743), an Italian composer and violinist who was a prominent figure in the Baroque era. He is credited with composing numerous operas, oratorios, and instrumental works that were performed across Europe.

5. Maria Beccera (1891-1957), an Italian novelist and short story writer who gained recognition for her depictions of rural life in Tuscany and the struggles of working-class women.

While the surname "BECCERA" has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly through migration and the establishment of Italian communities in different countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Becerra

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

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

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