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

Berroa, 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 Berroa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berroa in America

Berroa is the 23153rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berroa surname appeared 1,102 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 Berroa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berroa 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 Berroa

The surname Berroa has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 10th or 11th century.

One theory suggests that Berroa is derived from the Basque word "berro," which means "watercress." This connection could indicate that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who lived near streams or areas abundant with watercress. Alternatively, the name may have been a occupational surname, referring to individuals who cultivated or traded in watercress.

Another possible explanation for the origin of Berroa is that it is related to the Spanish word "berrio," which means "new" or "newly founded." This could suggest that the name was initially given to settlers or individuals who established new communities or settlements.

Historical records indicate that the Berroa surname appeared in various medieval documents from the Iberian region. For instance, there are mentions of individuals with this surname in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a 14th-century census-like document that recorded landholdings and vassalage in Castile.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the Berroa surname is Pedro Berroa, a Spanish knight who fought in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. He was born in the late 13th century and participated in the siege of Granada in 1492.

Another notable figure was Juana Berroa, a 16th-century Spanish poet and writer from Seville. Her works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during her lifetime for their lyrical quality and exploration of themes such as love and spirituality.

In the 17th century, a Jesuit missionary named Diego Berroa traveled to South America and played a significant role in establishing missions and converting indigenous populations to Christianity in what is now Paraguay and Argentina.

During the 18th century, a prominent Spanish military leader named Manuel Berroa distinguished himself in the Napoleonic Wars, rising to the rank of general and earning recognition for his strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield.

In more recent history, the Cuban-American baseball player Geovany Berroa, born in 1984, had a successful career in Major League Baseball, playing for teams such as the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

While the exact origins of the Berroa surname may be subject to debate, its presence throughout Spanish and Portuguese history, as well as its emergence in various parts of the world, attests to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berroa

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

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

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