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

Beiro, 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 Beiro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beiro in America

Beiro is the 100302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beiro surname appeared 180 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 Beiro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beiro 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 Beiro

The surname BEIRO has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "beirar," which means "to border" or "to flank." The name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a border or boundary.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BEIRO surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval Castilian document from the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname BEIRO, suggesting that the name was already well-established in certain regions of Spain by that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan BEIRO was mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Seville. He was a respected merchant and landowner who played a role in the economic and political affairs of the region.

During the 16th century, the BEIRO surname appeared in various Spanish archives and records, including the Archivo General de Indias, which documented the family's involvement in the colonization of the Americas.

One of the most prominent individuals with the BEIRO surname was Pedro BEIRO y Velázquez (1540-1615), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the New World. He is known for his role in the conquest of Florida and the establishment of settlements in the region.

Another notable figure was María BEIRO (1620-1688), a Spanish nun and religious writer who authored several works on spirituality and devotion. Her writings were widely circulated and influential during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, Francisco BEIRO (1710-1782) was a renowned artist and sculptor from Seville. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain, showcasing his skill in religious and secular art.

The BEIRO surname has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as Beiro (a municipality in the province of Lugo) and Beiró (a parish in the municipality of Xinzo de Limia, Ourense).

While the BEIRO surname is predominantly Spanish in origin, it has also been embraced by individuals of Portuguese descent, particularly in regions near the Spanish-Portuguese border, where the name may have been adopted or adapted over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beiro

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

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

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