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

Derrera, 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 Derrera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Derrera in America

Derrera is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Derrera surname appeared 110 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 Derrera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Derrera 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 Derrera

The surname DERRERA has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Catalonia region. It dates back to the 12th century and is derived from the Catalan word "derrera," which means "last" or "final." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived at the end of a street or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DERRERA surname can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a medieval manuscript that documents the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista. In this document, dated around 1238, a certain "Bernat Derrera" is mentioned as a recipient of a parcel of land.

Another notable historical reference to the DERRERA name comes from the "Llibre Verd de Barcelona," a compilation of municipal laws and regulations from the 14th century. This manuscript includes mentions of several individuals with the surname DERRERA, indicating their presence in the city during that time period.

In the 15th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Joan DERRERA (1420-1492) gained recognition for his works on Aristotelian ethics and metaphysics. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of Barcelona and his writings were widely studied throughout Europe.

During the 16th century, a family of DERRERA silk merchants from Valencia became influential in the city's textile trade. One member of this family, Jaume DERRERA (1525-1598), was known for his innovative techniques in silk weaving and played a significant role in the development of the local industry.

In the 17th century, a Spanish military officer named Pedro DERRERA (1610-1678) distinguished himself in the Thirty Years' War. He participated in numerous battles and was eventually promoted to the rank of captain for his bravery and strategic skills.

The DERRERA surname has also been associated with various place names in Catalonia, such as the town of Derrera de la Serra and the village of Derrera d'Amunt. These locations likely derived their names from the presence of DERRERA families in those areas.

While the surname DERRERA is not among the most common in Spain today, it continues to hold a place in the country's rich cultural and historical tapestry, serving as a testament to the diverse origins and stories woven into the fabric of Spanish surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Derrera

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

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

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