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

Guerrido, 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 Guerrido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guerrido in America

Guerrido is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guerrido surname appeared 253 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 Guerrido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guerrido 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 Guerrido

The surname Guerrido has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "guerrido," which means "warrior" or "fighter." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who were renowned for their military prowess or involvement in conflicts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Guerrido surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appeared in historical documents dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the name was also spelled as "Guerido" or "Guerredo," reflecting variations in spelling practices.

The surname gained prominence in the 15th century when Juan Guerrido, a Spanish soldier and explorer, accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Juan Guerrido played a significant role in the exploration and colonization efforts, and his descendants continued to carry the Guerrido name throughout the Spanish colonies.

In the 16th century, the Guerrido surname appeared in several historical records, including the "Libro de Repartimiento de Tierras" (Book of Land Distribution) in Mexico. This document recorded the names of Spanish settlers who received land grants in the newly conquered territories, indicating that members of the Guerrido family were among the early colonizers.

Another notable figure bearing the Guerrido surname was Diego Guerrido, a Spanish soldier and explorer born in 1512. He participated in the conquest of Mexico and later became a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the region known as New Spain (present-day Mexico and Central America).

In the 18th century, the Guerrido surname gained further recognition with the birth of María Guerrido (1745-1818), a Spanish artist renowned for her portraits and religious paintings. Her works can be found in several churches and museums throughout Spain.

During the 19th century, the Guerrido family expanded their presence across various regions of Spain, with notable individuals such as José Guerrido (1821-1897), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament.

While the Guerrido surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and exploration. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, with the highest concentrations in Spain, Latin America, and regions with significant Spanish cultural influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guerrido

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

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

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