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

Beronilla, 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 Beronilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beronilla in America

Beronilla is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beronilla surname appeared 110 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 Beronilla.

The history of the last name Beronilla

The surname Beronilla has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval era around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish place name "Beronia," which was a small village located in the northern region of Castile and León. The name itself may have roots in the ancient Iberian language or Latin, though its precise etymology remains uncertain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Beronilla surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census of towns and landholdings compiled in the late 14th century. This document mentions a certain Pedro Beronilla, who was a landowner in the village of Beronia at that time.

During the 15th century, the Beronilla family gained prominence in the city of Burgos, where they were involved in trade and commerce. Juan Beronilla (1412-1489), a wealthy merchant, was particularly noteworthy for his philanthropic efforts, funding the construction of a hospital and a church in the city.

In the 16th century, the Beronilla name appeared in several historical records related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Alonso Beronilla (1522-1587) was a soldier who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico and later settled in Nueva España (present-day Mexico).

The 17th century saw the Beronilla family establish itself in the Spanish territories of the Americas. Tomás Beronilla (1638-1712) was a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the viceroyalty of Nueva Granada (present-day Colombia and Panama).

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Beronilla name spread to other parts of the world. In the 18th century, Javier Beronilla (1706-1784) was a naval officer who served in the Spanish Navy and participated in several expeditions to the Philippines.

Despite its Spanish origins, the Beronilla surname has also been found in other countries, likely due to migration and intermarriage. For example, in the 19th century, a notable figure was Maximilian Beronilla (1820-1892), a German-born artist and sculptor who worked in Italy and gained recognition for his neoclassical works.

Throughout its history, the Beronilla surname has been associated with various professions and backgrounds, from landowners and merchants to military personnel and artists. While not a common name today, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of surnames derived from the diverse regions and cultures of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beronilla

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

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 Beronilla 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.

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

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