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

Flores-Herrera, 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 Flores-Herrera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Flores-Herrera in America

Flores-Herrera is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Flores-Herrera surname appeared 115 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 Flores-Herrera.

The history of the last name Flores-Herrera

The surname FLORESHERRERA is a double-barrelled Spanish surname that combines the two family names FLORES and HERRERA. It is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages.

FLORES is derived from the Spanish word "flores," meaning "flowers." It likely referred to an occupation or residence associated with flowers, such as a florist or someone living near a flowery area. The name HERRERA, on the other hand, is thought to have originated from the Spanish word "herrero," meaning "blacksmith" or "ironworker."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FLORESHERRERA can be found in the 16th-century Spanish manuscript "Libro de los Linajes de España" (Book of Spanish Lineages), which documented noble families and their coat of arms. This suggests that the family bearing this surname may have held a prominent position in Spanish society during that time.

In the 17th century, a notable individual with this surname was Diego Flores Herrera, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Nuevo Reino de León (present-day Monterrey, Mexico) from 1645 to 1649.

Another historical figure with this surname was Pedro Flores Herrera, a Spanish painter who lived in the 18th century and was known for his religious works, particularly those depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.

During the 19th century, José María Flores Herrera was a prominent Ecuadorian politician and military leader who served as the President of Ecuador from 1888 to 1892. He played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence and subsequent nation-building efforts.

In the early 20th century, Manuel Flores Herrera was a Mexican artist and muralist who was part of the Mexican Muralism movement. His works often depicted scenes from Mexican history and culture and can be found in various public buildings across Mexico.

Finally, in more recent times, Juan Flores Herrera was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer who lived from 1909 to 1995. He was renowned for his virtuosic performances and compositions, which helped popularize the Spanish guitar tradition worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Flores-Herrera

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Flores-Herrera.

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 Flores-Herrera 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 Flores-Herrera was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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