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

Claros, 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 Claros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Claros in America

Claros is the 11290th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Claros surname appeared 2,798 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Claros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Claros 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 Claros

The surname Claros originated in Spain and dates back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word 'claro', meaning 'clear' or 'bright', possibly referring to someone with a fair complexion or a person who lived near a clearing or bright, open area. The name may have also been a nickname for someone with a clear or resonant voice.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Claros can be found in various Spanish historical records from the late 15th and early 16th centuries. One notable mention is in the census records of the town of Sevilla, where a family with the surname Claros was listed among the residents in the year 1492.

In the 16th century, a man named Juan Claros was a renowned military commander who served under King Philip II of Spain. He played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines and was appointed as the first Spanish Governor-General of the Philippine Islands in 1565.

Another prominent figure with the surname Claros was Pedro Claros, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

In the 17th century, a wealthy landowner named Álvaro Claros was recorded as owning vast tracts of land in the region of Andalusia, which was then a part of the Spanish Empire. His family's influence and wealth were significant during that era.

During the 18th century, a renowned artist named María Claros gained recognition for her intricate and detailed paintings depicting religious scenes and portraits of the Spanish nobility. Her works can still be found in various museums and art galleries across Spain.

Throughout history, the surname Claros has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including military leaders, explorers, landowners, and artists, all of whom contributed to the rich cultural heritage of Spain and its former territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Claros

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

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

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