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

Consuegra, 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 Consuegra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Consuegra in America

Consuegra is the 24031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Consuegra surname appeared 1,049 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 Consuegra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Consuegra 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 Consuegra

The surname Consuegra originated from Spain, specifically in the town of Consuegra, located in the province of Toledo, in the region of Castilla–La Mancha. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "CONSOCRU," which means "co-mother-in-law" or "related by marriage."

The earliest known record of the surname Consuegra dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in several historical documents from the Kingdom of Castile. The name was closely associated with the town of Consuegra, which was established during the Reconquista, the period when the Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula fought to reclaim territories from the Moors.

In the 13th century, the name Consuegra was mentioned in the Libro de la Montería, a hunting manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document provided valuable insights into the geography and settlements of the region during that time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname Consuegra was Ruy González Consuegra, a nobleman and military leader who fought in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, a pivotal victory for the Christian forces against the Almohad Caliphate.

Another notable figure with the surname Consuegra was Pedro Consuegra, a 15th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. He was among the first Europeans to settle in the Caribbean islands.

In the 16th century, the name Consuegra was associated with Alonso Consuegra, a Spanish architect and military engineer who oversaw the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures in the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

During the 17th century, María Consuegra, a renowned Spanish writer and poet, gained recognition for her literary works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and societal norms.

In the 18th century, José Consuegra y Cepeda, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator, played a significant role in the governance of the Spanish territories in South America, particularly in present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

Throughout its history, the surname Consuegra has maintained a strong connection to its Spanish roots, reflecting the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Consuegra

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

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

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