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

Clavero, 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 Clavero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clavero in America

Clavero is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clavero surname appeared 253 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 Clavero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clavero 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 Clavero

The surname Clavero is of Spanish origin, originating in the 13th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "clavero," which translates to "nail maker" or "key keeper." This occupation-based surname likely referred to someone who crafted nails, keys, or other metalwork.

Clavero is believed to have its roots in the Castilian region of Spain, particularly in the areas around Burgos and Valladolid. The name can be traced back to medieval times when surnames were becoming more commonly used to distinguish individuals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Clavero can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a hunting manuscript from the 14th century commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The manuscript mentions a Rodrigo Clavero, who was likely a member of the nobility or a skilled huntsman.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Alonso Clavero served as the Archbishop of Seville from 1445 to 1453. He played a significant role in the construction of the Seville Cathedral and was known for his architectural patronage.

During the 16th century, a man named Juan Clavero (1520-1578) gained prominence as a Spanish explorer and conquistador. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and was later part of the conquest of the Yucatán Peninsula.

In the 18th century, José Clavero y Zaldúa (1726-1805) was a prominent Spanish naval officer and cartographer. He served in the Spanish Armada and was involved in mapping and charting various territories in the Americas.

Another notable bearer of the Clavero surname was Bartolomé Clavero (1770-1829), a Spanish military officer and politician. He served as a general during the Peninsular War against the French and later held political positions in the Spanish government.

While the surname Clavero has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns. However, its historical roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clavero

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

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

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