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

Borruel, 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 Borruel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borruel in America

Borruel is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borruel surname appeared 140 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 Borruel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borruel 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 Borruel

The surname BORRUEL is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Aragon during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "borruelo," which means "small woolen cloak" or "short cape." This name was likely given to someone who manufactured or wore such cloaks, indicating their occupation or a distinguishing feature.

One of the earliest known references to the name BORRUEL can be found in the records of the Kingdom of Aragon from the 13th century. These records mention a family with this surname residing in the town of Borja, which was a significant center for wool production and trade during that time.

In the 14th century, there are records of a prominent figure named Pedro BORRUEL, who was a merchant and influential citizen in the city of Zaragoza. He is mentioned in several documents related to trade and commerce in the region.

During the 15th century, the name BORRUEL appears in various manuscripts and chronicles from the region of Aragon. One notable example is the mention of a soldier named Juan BORRUEL, who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the battles of Granada.

In the 16th century, the BORRUEL family gained prominence in the city of Teruel, where they were involved in the textile industry and held influential positions in local government. One notable member was Gaspar BORRUEL, who served as the mayor of Teruel in the late 1500s.

Another important figure bearing this surname was María BORRUEL, a renowned scholar and writer who lived in the 17th century. She was born in Zaragoza and is known for her contributions to the field of literature and philosophy.

As the surname spread throughout Spain and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as BORUEL, BORUELL, and BORRUELL. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions of Spain and in other parts of the Spanish-speaking world.

While the surname BORRUEL is not as common today as it was in the past, it remains an important part of Spanish heritage and continues to be carried by families with roots in the region of Aragon and other parts of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borruel

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

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

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