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

Figueras, 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 Figueras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Figueras in America

Figueras is the 28215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Figueras surname appeared 848 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 Figueras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Figueras 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 Figueras

The surname Figueras is of Spanish origin, deriving from the Catalan region of northeastern Spain. It emerged in the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 14th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "figuera," meaning fig tree, indicating that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or cultivated fig trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Figueras surname can be found in the historical records of Catalonia, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention individuals with variations of the spelling, such as Figheras and Figueres, suggesting the name's linguistic evolution over time.

During the 15th century, the Figueras surname appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the region, including property records and legal proceedings. This further solidifies the name's deep roots in Catalonia and its surrounding areas.

Notable individuals bearing the Figueras surname throughout history include Estanislau Figueras (1819-1882), a Spanish politician and republican activist who served as the first President of the First Spanish Republic in 1873. Another notable figure is Jordi Figueras (born 1947), a Spanish painter and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally.

In the realm of literature, we find Josep Maria Figueras (1920-1994), a Catalan poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Catalan literary scene of the 20th century. Furthermore, Tomàs Figueras (1831-1891) was a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his historical and genre paintings.

The Figueras surname also has connections to place names within Catalonia. For example, the town of Figueres, located in the province of Girona, shares linguistic similarities with the surname, suggesting a potential relationship between the name and the geographical location.

While the Figueras surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval Catalan region, where it emerged as a distinct surname with ties to the agricultural landscape and local culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Figueras

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

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

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