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

Becerril, 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 Becerril surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Becerril in America

Becerril is the 8491st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Becerril surname appeared 3,881 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Becerril.

We can also compare 2010 data for Becerril 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 Becerril

The surname Becerril originated in Spain, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 8th century during the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. The name is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "becerro," meaning "young bull" or "calf," suggesting a possible connection to livestock or farming activities.

Historically, the name Becerril has been associated with various regions in Spain, particularly the provinces of Segovia, Avila, and Madrid. It is thought to have evolved from the Latin word "vitellus," which also means "calf" or "young bull." This linguistic connection hints at the name's agricultural origins in rural areas where cattle breeding and farming were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Becerril can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document references a place called "Becerril de la Sierra" in the province of Madrid, indicating the presence of the name in that region during the Middle Ages.

Several notable historical figures have borne the surname Becerril. One of the earliest was Diego Becerril, a 15th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors. Another prominent individual was Alonso Becerril, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the Spanish conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.

In the realm of literature, Miguel Becerril y Arteaga (1584-1662) was a Spanish poet and playwright who contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His works, such as "La renegada de Valladolid" (The Renegade of Valladolid), explored themes of love, honor, and societal norms.

The Becerril surname also has connections to religious figures. Fray Alonso Becerril (1561-1624) was a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian who served as a missionary in Mexico and wrote extensively on indigenous languages and customs.

Lastly, Juan Becerril (1924-2006) was a prominent Spanish painter and sculptor known for his abstract and avant-garde works. His artistic contributions earned him recognition both in Spain and internationally, with his pieces displayed in numerous galleries and museums.

While the name Becerril has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and the United States, through migration and descendants of Spanish settlers and immigrants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Becerril

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

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

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