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

Berberena, 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 Berberena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berberena in America

Berberena is the 60196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berberena surname appeared 335 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 Berberena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berberena 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 Berberena

The surname BERBERENA has its origins in the Spanish language, tracing back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville, which was once a thriving center of Moorish culture and influence.

The name BERBERENA is likely derived from the word "berberena," which in Spanish refers to the small Barbary fig tree, native to the Mediterranean region. This connection suggests that the surname may have been associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or trade of this particular variety of figs.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name BERBERENA can be found in a document from the city of Seville, dated 1498. This document mentions a certain Juan BERBERENA, who was listed as a landowner in the outskirts of the city.

In the 16th century, the name BERBERENA appears in several records from the nearby town of Utrera, where it is believed a branch of the family had settled. One notable individual from this period is María BERBERENA, born in 1523, who is mentioned in a local parish register as having donated a significant sum of money for the construction of a new church.

As the centuries passed, the BERBERENA surname spread across various regions of Spain, particularly in the southern provinces of Andalusia and Extremadura. In the late 17th century, a prominent figure named Diego BERBERENA (1649-1712) gained recognition as a skilled artisan and sculptor, contributing to the decoration of several churches in the city of Seville.

Another individual of note was Juana BERBERENA (1782-1852), a renowned writer and poet from the city of Badajoz, who published several collections of her works during the early 19th century.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent figures with the BERBERENA surname was Miguel BERBERENA (1912-1998), a celebrated painter and artist from Seville. His works were widely exhibited throughout Spain and internationally, and he is recognized as a significant contributor to the Spanish artistic tradition.

While the surname BERBERENA has its roots firmly planted in Spanish soil, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by individuals who emigrated from Spain in search of new opportunities. Today, the name can be found in various countries, though its historical lineage remains closely tied to its Andalusian origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berberena

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

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

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