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

Guerrera, 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 Guerrera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guerrera in America

Guerrera is the 15370th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guerrera surname appeared 1,908 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Guerrera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guerrera 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 Guerrera

The surname Guerrera originates from Spain and has its roots in the Spanish language. It is derived from the word "guerra," which means "war" in English. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, a time when Spain was embroiled in various military conflicts, including the Reconquista against the Moors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Guerrera can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in documents from the Kingdom of Aragon. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Guerrero," which is the masculine form of the word.

The surname Guerrera gained prominence during the Reconquista, a prolonged period of warfare between Christian and Muslim forces in the Iberian Peninsula. Those who bore this name were likely soldiers or military leaders involved in these conflicts, earning the moniker "Guerrera" for their warlike prowess or association with battles.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Juan Guerrera was mentioned in chronicles as a valiant knight who fought alongside King Alfonso XI of Castile during the Battle of Río Salado in 1340. This battle was a significant victory for the Christian forces against the Moors, and Juan Guerrera's name became synonymous with bravery and military valor.

During the 16th century, the surname Guerrera appeared in various historical documents from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Diego Guerrera, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

Another prominent figure with the surname Guerrera was Catalina Guerrera, a 17th-century Spanish playwright and poet from Madrid. Her works, which explored themes of love and societal norms, were influential in the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

In the 18th century, the surname Guerrera was associated with a famous military family from Catalonia. Tomás Guerrera (1710-1782) was a renowned general who served in the Spanish Army during the War of the Quadruple Alliance and the War of the Polish Succession.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Guerrera has been carried by numerous individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from military service to the arts and literature. While its origins are rooted in a warlike past, the name has transcended its martial connotations and continues to be a proud part of Spanish heritage and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guerrera

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

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

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