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

Erera, 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 Erera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erera in America

Erera is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erera surname appeared 108 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 Erera.

The history of the last name Erera

The surname ERERA is believed to have originated in the Basque region of Spain and France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Basque language and was initially spelled as "Errera," which means "miller" or "one who operates a mill." This occupational surname suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the milling industry or lived in close proximity to mills.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ERERA surname can be found in a document from the town of Oñati, located in the Basque Country of Spain, dated around 1250. This document mentions a certain "Lope Errera," who was a local landowner and miller.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the ERERA surname appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts across the Basque region, often associated with occupations related to milling or flour production. Some examples include "Juan Errera" from the town of Laguardia in 1312 and "María Errera" from Vitoria-Gasteiz in 1387.

As the surname spread beyond the Basque region, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Erera," "Errera," and the more modern "ERERA." These variations can be found in historical documents from neighboring regions of Spain, as well as in parts of southern France, where Basque influence was present.

Notable individuals with the ERERA surname throughout history include:

1. Pedro ERERA (c. 1450-1520), a prominent merchant and banker from Bilbao, Spain, who played a significant role in financing the voyages of Christopher Columbus.

2. Juana ERERA (c. 1520-1585), a Basque writer and poet from San Sebastián, Spain, renowned for her literary contributions during the Renaissance period.

3. Juan ERERA (1610-1678), a Spanish architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Plaza Mayor.

4. Martín ERERA (1745-1821), a French military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery.

5. María ERERA (1875-1942), a Spanish painter and sculptor from the Basque region, known for her works depicting traditional Basque life and culture.

While the ERERA surname has undergone various spelling changes over the centuries, its connection to the Basque region and the milling industry remains a significant part of its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erera

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

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

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