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

Bierria, 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 Bierria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bierria in America

Bierria is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bierria surname appeared 124 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 Bierria.

The history of the last name Bierria

The surname Bierria originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "bierri," meaning "new" or "young," potentially referring to a settlement or farm established in a newly cultivated area.

In the 12th century, the name Bierria appeared in several historical records from the region, including the cartularies of local monasteries. One notable reference is found in the Libro de la Regla de Navarra, a legal code from the Kingdom of Navarre, which mentions a certain Pedro de Bierria among the local landowners.

The earliest recorded bearer of the name Bierria was Juan de Bierria, a nobleman from the town of Elizondo in the Basque province of Navarre, who lived in the late 13th century. Another early example is María de Bierria, a noblewoman from the nearby village of Lesaka, mentioned in a document dating back to 1327.

During the 15th century, the Bierria family played a significant role in the local politics and governance of the Basque region. Sancho de Bierria served as the mayor of the town of Maya in 1462, while his cousin, Martín de Bierria, was a prominent landowner and member of the local council in the neighboring village of Oitz.

In the 16th century, the Bierria name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Juan de Bierria (1525-1602), a renowned poet and playwright from Pamplona, was widely celebrated for his contributions to the development of Basque theater. His contemporary, María de Bierria (1540-1619), was a respected scholar and author of several influential works on Basque language and culture.

As the Bierria family spread across the Basque region and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Bierria, Vierria, and Bierrea. In the 18th century, the Bierria name was also found in the records of the Spanish colonial settlements in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Argentina.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Bierria, including Manuel de Bierria (1769-1847), a prominent military officer who played a crucial role in the Spanish struggle for independence against the French occupation; Catalina de Bierria (1822-1892), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Spain; and Ignacio de Bierria (1875-1941), a renowned architect responsible for the design of several landmark buildings in San Sebastián and Bilbao.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bierria

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

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

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