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

Guijarro, 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 Guijarro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guijarro in America

Guijarro is the 25255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guijarro surname appeared 981 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 Guijarro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guijarro 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 Guijarro

The surname Guijarro has its origins in the Spanish language and is believed to have originated from the Castilian region of Spain during the medieval period. The name is derived from the Spanish word "guijarro," which means "pebble" or "small stone." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked with stones, such as stonemasons or quarry workers.

The earliest recorded instances of the Guijarro surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various Spanish records and documents. One notable early mention is in the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise written in the 14th century, which references a place called "Guijarro" in the province of Soria.

In the 15th century, the Guijarro surname appeared in several historical records, including the Crónica de Enrique IV, a chronicle of the reign of King Henry IV of Castile. This text mentions a certain Gonzalo Guijarro, who served as a courtier during the king's reign.

During the 16th century, the Guijarro name gained prominence in various regions of Spain. One notable figure was Diego Guijarro, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

Another notable individual with the Guijarro surname was Juan Guijarro, a Baroque painter active in Madrid during the 17th century. He was known for his religious works and contributed to the decoration of several churches in the Spanish capital.

In the 18th century, the Guijarro surname was associated with several notable figures in Spanish literature and academia. One such individual was Félix Guijarro, a historian and author who wrote extensively on the history of Spain and its colonies.

As the Guijarro surname spread throughout Spain and its territories, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some of these variations include Guijarro, Guixarro, and Guixart, among others.

In summary, the surname Guijarro has a rich history rooted in medieval Spain, with its origins likely connected to occupations related to stonework or quarrying. The name has been documented in various historical records and has been associated with notable figures in Spanish history, art, and literature over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guijarro

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

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

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