2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Figueora
Possibly derived from the Spanish words "higuera" (fig tree) and "ora" (coast or shore), suggesting an origin near fig orchards.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Figueora. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Figueora surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Figueora in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Figueora, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Figueora can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a historical document from the 14th century that recorded landowners and their properties in the region of Castile.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Figueora
Among Census respondents with the surname Figueora, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Figueora bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Figueora surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino87.8% · 101
- White7.8% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Figueora
Figueora appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,775 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Up 5,775 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Figueora surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #145,757 | 3.8% |
| Count | 108 | 115 | 6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Figueora bearers went from 108 to 115 (+6.5% change). The surname moved up 5,775 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #145,757.
FAQ
Figueora surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Figueora?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Figueora. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Figueora?
Figueora ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Figueora. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Figueora.
Has Figueora become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Figueora went from 108 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 7 (+6.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Figueora?
Among Census respondents with the surname Figueora, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 87.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Figueora in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Figueora appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (87.8%), White (7.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Figueora (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Figueora mean?
Possibly derived from the Spanish words "higuera" (fig tree) and "ora" (coast or shore), suggesting an origin near fig orchards. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Figueora (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Figueora?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.