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

Berlanga, 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 Berlanga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berlanga in America

Berlanga is the 15221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berlanga surname appeared 1,935 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 Berlanga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berlanga 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 Berlanga

The surname Berlanga traces its origins to Spain, with roots dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Basque language, where "berri" means "new" and "langa" signifies a "field" or "plain." Thus, the name likely referred to an individual who resided in a newly cultivated or settled area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Berlanga name can be found in the Becerro de Behetrias, a document from the 14th century that catalogued the rights and privileges of various Spanish towns and villages. This text mentions the town of Berlanga de Duero, located in the province of Soria, suggesting the surname's connection to this region.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Berlanga name appeared in various historical records, such as land deeds, legal documents, and parish registers. Notable individuals from this era include Pedro de Berlanga, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Guatemala in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Berlanga surname gained prominence through the works of Jerónimo de Berlanga, a Spanish playwright and dramatist known for his comedic plays and contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature. He was born in 1598 and died in 1668.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Berlanga name spread across the Americas, with individuals bearing this surname making their mark in various regions. One such figure was Juan de Berlanga, a Spanish naval officer and explorer who led expeditions to the Pacific coast of Mexico in the late 16th century.

In the 19th century, Manuel Berlanga y Melgarejo, born in 1820 and died in 1881, was a prominent Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and held various ambassadorial positions.

Another noteworthy individual with the Berlanga surname was Tomás Berlanga, a Mexican lawyer and politician born in 1860. He played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution and served as the Secretary of Foreign Affairs during the presidency of Francisco I. Madero.

Throughout history, the Berlanga name has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of Spanish and Hispanic culture across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berlanga

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

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

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