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

Coronilla, 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 Coronilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Coronilla in America

Coronilla is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Coronilla surname appeared 429 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 Coronilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Coronilla 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 Coronilla

The surname Coronilla is of Spanish origin, dating back to the medieval period in Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "coronilla," which means "little crown" or "small wreath." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with someone who lived near a place adorned with wreaths or crowns, or perhaps someone who crafted such objects.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Coronilla surname appears in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript that documented the hunting grounds and territories of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This suggests that individuals bearing the Coronilla name may have been involved in hunting or had connections to the royal court during that time.

In the 16th century, records indicate that a prominent family named Coronilla resided in the town of Arcos de la Frontera, located in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. This region was known for its vineyards and wine production, which may have influenced the family's occupation or source of income.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the Coronilla surname was Juan Coronilla, a Spanish playwright and poet who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was born in Seville and is best known for his work "La Araucana," which chronicled the Arauco War between Spanish settlers and the Mapuche people in Chile.

Another prominent figure was Pedro Coronilla, a Spanish artist active in the 17th century. He was a renowned painter and fresco artist, known for his works in various churches and palaces throughout Spain, including the Alcázar of Seville and the Royal Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

In the 18th century, María Coronilla y Romero was a Spanish writer and poet celebrated for her literary works, including the novel "La Vida de Mi Señora Doña María Coronilla y Romero." She was born in Badajoz in 1732 and her works provided insight into the lives of women during that era.

The Coronilla surname can also be traced back to the town of Coronilla, located in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura. This town's name shares the same linguistic root as the surname, suggesting a potential connection between the place and the family name.

Diego Coronilla was a Spanish military officer and explorer who lived in the late 18th century. He served as the governor of the Philippine Islands and played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of the Pacific region.

These examples illustrate the rich history and notable individuals associated with the Coronilla surname, which has its roots in medieval Spain and has been carried across various regions and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Coronilla

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

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

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