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

Guereca, 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 Guereca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guereca in America

Guereca is the 19166th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guereca surname appeared 1,417 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 Guereca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guereca 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 Guereca

The surname Guereca is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "guereca," which translates to "vineyard" or "winery," suggesting that the name may have originated among families involved in viticulture or wine production.

The earliest known records of the Guereca surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in the region of Navarre, an ancient kingdom situated in the modern-day northern Spain and southern France. This area was known for its fertile valleys and thriving wine industry, lending credibility to the surname's purported viticultural origins.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the Guereca name was Pedro de Guereca, a prominent landowner and winemaker who lived in the village of Olite, Navarre, in the late 13th century. Historical records indicate that Pedro's vineyards and winery were among the most renowned in the region, solidifying the family's association with the wine trade.

In the 15th century, the Guereca family expanded their influence beyond Navarre, with members settling in other parts of Spain, including Castile and Aragon. During this period, the surname appeared in various legal documents, land deeds, and municipal records, reflecting the family's growing prominence and wealth.

One notable figure bearing the Guereca surname was Juan de Guereca, a Spanish military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the Reconquista, the campaign to expel the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula in the late 15th century. Juan de Guereca distinguished himself in several battles, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership.

Another historical figure associated with the Guereca name was María de Guereca, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Seville during the 16th century. María's literary works, which explored themes of love, faith, and the human condition, earned her widespread acclaim and a place in the annals of Spanish literature.

In the 17th century, the Guereca family continued to leave their mark in various fields, including diplomacy and the arts. Diego de Guereca, born in 1602 in Madrid, served as a Spanish ambassador to the court of Louis XIV in France, playing a pivotal role in maintaining diplomatic relations between the two nations.

As the centuries passed, the Guereca surname spread across the Spanish-speaking world, with descendants settling in various regions of Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Despite its geographic dispersion, the name has maintained its historical connection to its viticultural roots and the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guereca

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

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

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