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

Enderica, 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 Enderica surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enderica in America

Enderica is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enderica surname appeared 101 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 Enderica.

The history of the last name Enderica

The surname ENDERICA has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "endera," which means "lady" or "mistress," and the suffix "-ica," often used to indicate a diminutive or affectionate form.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ENDERICA can be found in the cartularies (medieval manuscript records) of the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain, dating back to the 11th century. These documents mention individuals with the surname, suggesting its use as a family name during that time.

In the 13th century, there are records of a noble family named ENDERICA residing in the town of Puente la Reina, located along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Navarre, Spain. The name is thought to have originated from this region and spread to other areas through trade and migration.

The surname ENDERICA is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Juan de ENDERICA (c. 1480-1547), a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. He played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles in recognition of his service.

Another prominent person with the surname ENDERICA was María de ENDERICA (1573-1643), a Spanish mystic and religious writer from the Basque Country. She wrote several spiritual treatises and was known for her profound devotion to the Virgin Mary.

In the 18th century, Sebastián de ENDERICA (1719-1784) was a Basque-Spanish merchant and navigator who established trade routes between Spain and the Philippines. He made significant contributions to the development of maritime commerce and exploration during his time.

The name ENDERICA has also been associated with several place names in the Basque region, such as the village of Enderica in the municipality of Elburgo, Álava, and the Enderica district in the town of Lesaka, Navarre. These place names likely derived from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the strong connection between the name and the geographical area.

While the surname ENDERICA is not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in the Basque region and areas influenced by Basque culture and migration. The name continues to be carried by individuals of Basque descent, preserving its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enderica

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

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 Enderica 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.

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

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