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

Brieva, 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 Brieva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brieva in America

Brieva is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brieva surname appeared 153 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 Brieva.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brieva 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 Brieva

The surname Brieva originated in Spain, likely in the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "breva," which refers to an early-ripening variety of fig. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who grew or sold figs, particularly the breva variety.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Brieva can be found in the 16th century. In 1535, a document from the city of Córdoba mentioned a certain Juan de Brieva, who was involved in a legal dispute over property ownership.

In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the Brieva name appeared in several historical records from the region of Extremadura, particularly in the town of Villanueva de la Serena. This indicates that the name had established roots in this area during that time period.

A notable figure bearing the Brieva surname was Diego de Brieva, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. He was born around 1500 and accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to the New World.

Another individual of historical significance was Juan de Brieva y Muncada, a Spanish prelate who lived in the 17th century. He served as the Bishop of Guadix from 1659 to 1668 and was known for his contributions to the religious and cultural life of the region.

In the 18th century, the Brieva surname was found in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Castile. One prominent individual from this era was Manuel de Brieva, a Spanish military officer and engineer who played a role in the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures.

During the 19th century, the Brieva name gained recognition through the works of José Brieva y Salvatierra, a Spanish poet and writer born in Málaga in 1826. He authored several collections of poetry and was celebrated for his contributions to the literary scene of his time.

As the Brieva surname spread across Spain and its territories, it also found its way to Latin American countries like Mexico and Argentina, where descendants of Spanish settlers continued to carry the name forward.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brieva

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

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

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