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

Becera, 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 Becera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Becera in America

Becera is the 69392nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Becera surname appeared 283 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 Becera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Becera 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 Becera

The surname Becera is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "becerra," meaning "heifer" or "young cow." This surname is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in the regions of Castile and Andalusia.

In the early 13th century, the name Becera appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, often associated with individuals involved in cattle breeding or farming. One notable mention can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a 14th-century document that catalogued land ownership and feudal rights in the Kingdom of Castile.

The earliest recorded example of the surname Becera dates back to the late 15th century, when Juan Becera, a wealthy landowner from Seville, acquired several properties in the region. His descendants continued to use the surname, often with variations in spelling, such as Bezera or Becerra.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Becera surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies, including parts of Latin America. Prominent individuals bearing this name included Diego Becera (1555-1617), a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several historical buildings in Seville, and Hernán Becera (1580-1648), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of parts of modern-day Peru and Chile.

In the 18th century, the Becera family gained prominence in the city of Cádiz, where they were involved in maritime trade and commerce. Notable figures from this period include Juan José Becera (1715-1789), a successful merchant and shipowner, and María Becera (1745-1812), a philanthropist who established a charitable foundation to support underprivileged families in the region.

The 19th century saw the rise of several Becera individuals in the fields of literature and politics. Manuel Becera (1820-1896) was a renowned Spanish poet and playwright, known for his works that celebrated the culture and traditions of Andalusia. Meanwhile, José Becera (1838-1910) was a prominent politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Finance during the reign of King Alfonso XII.

As the Becera surname spread across different regions and countries, it also gave rise to various place names and toponyms. For example, the town of Becerril in the province of Ávila, Spain, is believed to have derived its name from the presence of cattle breeders and farmers with the Becera surname in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Becera

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

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

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