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

Berrones, 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 Berrones surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Berrones in America

Berrones is the 25640th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Berrones surname appeared 962 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 Berrones.

We can also compare 2010 data for Berrones 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 Berrones

The surname Berrones is of Spanish origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. The name is believed to have derived from the Basque word "berro," which means "watercress." This suggests that the original bearers of the name may have been associated with the cultivation or trade of this aquatic plant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval Spanish documents from the 9th to the 15th centuries. In these records, the name appears as "Berrones," referring to a family or individuals residing in the northern regions of Spain.

Historical records also indicate that the Berrones surname was present in the Basque Country, a region straddling the border between Spain and France. This region was known for its unique linguistic and cultural traditions, which may have influenced the name's evolution.

During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Berrones surname was Juan de Berrones, a Spanish explorer and navigator. He accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493 and played a crucial role in the exploration and settlement of the Caribbean islands.

In the 16th century, the Berrones name appeared in the chronicles of the Spanish Conquest of Mexico. Pedro de Berrones was a soldier who participated in the conquest led by Hernán Cortés. He is mentioned in various accounts for his bravery and contributions during the military campaigns against the Aztec Empire.

Another notable individual with the Berrones surname was Alonso de Berrones, a Spanish monk who lived in the 17th century. He was a member of the Dominican Order and served as a missionary in the Philippines, where he played a significant role in the evangelization efforts and the establishment of educational institutions.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Berrones surname spread across the Americas, particularly in regions with a strong Spanish colonial presence, such as Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. Some notable individuals from these regions include:

1. José María Berrones (1788-1867), a Mexican politician and military leader who fought in the Mexican War of Independence.
2. Andrés Berrones (1845-1912), a Peruvian writer and poet known for his contributions to the literary movement of Costumbrismo.
3. María Berrones (1876-1942), a Colombian educator and women's rights activist who advocated for equal access to education and improved living conditions for women.

Over the centuries, the Berrones surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Berron, Berronez, and Berronis, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional influences within the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Berrones

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

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

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