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

Berreles, 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 Berreles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berreles in America

Berreles is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berreles surname appeared 108 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 Berreles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berreles 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 Berreles

The surname BERRELES has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "berrio," which means a rocky or stony place. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place name referring to a location characterized by rocky terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BERRELES surname can be found in the town of Arnuero, located in the northern Spanish region of Cantabria. Historical records from the late 1500s mention a family bearing this surname residing in the area. It is possible that the name evolved from a similar-sounding place name in that region.

During the 17th century, the BERRELES name appeared in several Spanish documents and records, including birth and marriage registers. One notable individual was Juan BERRELES, born in 1632 in the town of Laredo, Cantabria. He was a merchant and ship owner involved in the Spanish trade with the Americas.

In the 18th century, the BERRELES surname spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Spanish colonies in the Americas. Pedro BERRELES, born in 1705 in Seville, was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in that city. Additionally, Juana BERRELES, born in 1742 in Havana, Cuba, was a renowned writer and poet during the era of Spanish colonial rule.

The 19th century saw the BERRELES name continue to spread, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. Notably, Manuel BERRELES, born in 1819 in Madrid, was a distinguished military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars in Spain.

Throughout history, several individuals with the BERRELES surname have made significant contributions in various fields. Gabriela BERRELES, born in 1876 in Caracas, Venezuela, was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. Jorge BERRELES, born in 1901 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was a celebrated artist known for his work in the Cubist and Surrealist styles.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berreles

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

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

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