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

Fiesta, 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 Fiesta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fiesta in America

Fiesta is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fiesta surname appeared 411 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 Fiesta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fiesta 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 Fiesta

The surname Fiesta originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "fiesta," which means "feast" or "celebration." This name is often associated with the vibrant and festive culture of Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Fiesta surname can be found in the chronicles of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan Fiesta was mentioned as a victim of persecution in 1567. However, it is important to note that records from that era can be incomplete or unreliable.

Another notable mention of the Fiesta name appears in the writings of the famous Spanish playwright and poet, Lope de Vega (1562-1635). In his play "El perro del hortelano" (The Dog in the Manger), one of the minor characters is named Fiesta, possibly reflecting the playwright's familiarity with the surname.

During the 17th century, the Fiesta surname began to spread beyond Spain's borders as Spanish colonists and explorers ventured to the Americas. One of the earliest known bearers of the Fiesta name in the New World was Pedro Fiesta, a soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés in the 1520s.

In the 18th century, the Fiesta surname gained prominence in Spain's American colonies, particularly in areas with a strong Spanish cultural influence, such as Mexico and Peru. Notable individuals from this period include Juana Fiesta (1705-1782), a renowned Spanish-Mexican artist known for her religious paintings and frescoes.

As the centuries passed, the Fiesta surname continued to spread and diversify. In the 19th century, a notable figure was Manuel Fiesta (1825-1892), a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as ambassador to several European countries.

Throughout history, the Fiesta surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, politicians, and military figures. While not an exhaustive list, some other notable bearers of the Fiesta surname include Emilio Fiesta (1844-1918), a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits, and María Fiesta (1899-1976), a Peruvian author and activist who fought for women's rights and indigenous causes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fiesta

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

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

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