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

Beras, 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 Beras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beras in America

Beras is the 71886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beras surname appeared 271 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 Beras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beras 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 Beras

The surname Beras has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the latter part of the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.

One theory suggests that the name Beras is derived from the Spanish word "bera," which means "riverbank" or "shore." This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this surname lived near a river or coastal area. Another possibility is that the name is a variant of the Spanish word "vera," meaning "truth" or "sincerity."

Historical records indicate that the name Beras appeared in various Spanish and Portuguese documents from the 15th century onwards. One notable example is Juan de Beras, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Beras surname can be found in various parish records and legal documents across Spain and Portugal. One prominent individual bearing this name was Pedro Beras, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

As the centuries progressed, the Beras surname spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and exploration. In the 18th century, Francisco Beras was a Spanish colonial administrator in Mexico, while José Beras was a renowned Portuguese painter known for his religious artworks.

During the 19th century, the Beras surname gained recognition in the world of literature. Antonio Beras (1820-1887) was a Spanish poet and playwright who contributed to the Romantic movement in his country. Another notable figure was Luisa Beras (1845-1912), a Portuguese novelist and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education.

As the world entered the 20th century, the Beras surname continued to make its mark in various fields. Miguel Beras (1905-1988) was a Spanish architect whose works included several iconic buildings in Madrid and Barcelona. Meanwhile, Ana Beras (1920-2002) was a Portuguese philanthropist and humanitarian who dedicated her life to helping underprivileged communities.

While the surname Beras is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history that spans centuries and crosses borders, reflecting the diverse cultural influences and migrations that have shaped the Iberian Peninsula and its diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beras

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

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

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