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

Eres, 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 Eres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eres in America

Eres is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eres surname appeared 183 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 Eres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eres 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 Eres

The surname ERES is believed to have originated from Spain, with its earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "haeres," meaning "heir" or "inheritor." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with inheritance or succession, perhaps referring to a firstborn son or a family's primary heir.

One of the earliest documented instances of the ERES surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Eres was mentioned in a land transaction record from 1472. Additionally, in the nearby town of Utrera, there is a record of a María Eres who was born in 1493.

The ERES name appears to have spread across various regions of Spain over the following centuries. In the 16th century, there are records of individuals with this surname residing in Catalonia, Valencia, and Andalusia. A notable figure from this period was Pedro Eres, a merchant from Cádiz who traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region, establishing trade connections with Italian and French ports.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence across the globe, the ERES surname found its way to the Americas. In the late 17th century, a Franciscan friar named Fray Tomás Eres accompanied one of the earliest Spanish expeditions to the region that would later become New Mexico. His writings and records provide valuable insights into the early interactions between Spanish colonists and indigenous populations.

In the 18th century, the ERES name gained prominence in various parts of Spain. One notable figure was Diego Eres, a renowned painter from Seville who specialized in religious imagery and whose works can still be found in several churches across Andalusia. Another individual of note was Catalina Eres, a writer and poet from Valencia who published several collections of poetry in the late 1700s.

The 19th century saw the ERES surname spread further across the Spanish-speaking world. In Mexico, there was a prominent lawyer and politician named Manuel Eres, who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain. Meanwhile, in Argentina, a wealthy landowner named Juana Eres was known for her philanthropic efforts, establishing several schools and hospitals in the region of Córdoba.

As the ERES surname traversed different regions and centuries, it is evident that individuals bearing this name have left their mark in various fields, from religion and the arts to politics and commerce. While the specific origins and meanings may have evolved over time, the ERES surname remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical tapestry woven by Spanish-speaking communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eres

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

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

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