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

Figueora, 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 Figueora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Figueora in America

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

The Figueora 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 Figueora.

The history of the last name Figueora

The surname Figueora is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "higuera," which means fig tree. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a fig tree or worked with figs in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Figueora can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a historical document from the 14th century that recorded landowners and their properties in the region of Castile. This document mentions a person named Juan Figueora, who owned land in the town of Villaverde.

Another notable figure with the surname Figueora was Pedro de Figueora, a Spanish conquistador who was born in 1492 and accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico in the early 16th century. Figueora played a role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and indigenous labor in Mexico as a reward for his service.

In the 17th century, a man named Diego de Figueora y Sotomayor was a Spanish military officer and explorer who served as the governor of Florida from 1634 to 1637. He is credited with establishing the first permanent Spanish settlement in what is now the state of Georgia.

Turning to the 18th century, Miguel de Figueora was a Spanish painter and engraver who was born in Seville in 1703. He is known for his religious paintings and portraits, and his works can be found in various churches and museums in Spain.

Finally, in the 19th century, José María Figueora was a Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence. He served as the governor of the state of Michoacán from 1829 to 1830 and was a staunch supporter of the liberal reforms of Benito Juárez.

While the surname Figueora is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and includes notable figures from various walks of life, including explorers, artists, and political leaders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Figueora

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

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

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