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

Figuerola, 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 Figuerola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Figuerola in America

Figuerola is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Figuerola surname appeared 114 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 Figuerola.

The history of the last name Figuerola

The surname Figuerola originated in Spain, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Catalan word "figuera," meaning fig tree, suggesting that the name may have been adopted by someone who lived near or owned land with fig trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Figuerola can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various documents and records from the Kingdom of Aragon. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Figuerola" or "Figueroles," reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

In the 14th century, the Figuerola family played a significant role in the political and cultural life of Catalonia. Guillem de Figuerola (1310-1380) was a prominent Catalan jurist and diplomat who served as a legal advisor to King Peter IV of Aragon. His writings and legal opinions were highly influential during his time.

The name Figuerola is also associated with several notable figures in Spanish literature and art. Juan Bautista Figuerola (1585-1652) was a renowned Baroque painter from Valencia, known for his religious works and portraits. His masterpiece, "The Immaculate Conception," can be found in the Church of San Juan del Mercado in Valencia.

In the 19th century, Laureano Figuerola (1816-1903) was a Spanish economist, politician, and finance minister who played a crucial role in implementing economic reforms during the reign of King Amadeo I. He is credited with introducing the peseta as the national currency of Spain.

Another notable figure with the surname Figuerola is Pau Figuerola (1919-2003), a Catalan painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works. His artworks have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums across Spain and internationally.

Throughout its history, the surname Figuerola has been associated with various place names, such as the town of Figuerola d'Orcau in the province of Lleida, Catalonia, which likely derived its name from the same etymological roots as the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Figuerola

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

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

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