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

Herdocia, 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 Herdocia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herdocia in America

Herdocia is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herdocia surname appeared 161 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 Herdocia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herdocia 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 Herdocia

The surname Herdocia has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "heredad," which means "inheritance" or "estate." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who owned or managed a sizeable property or inherited land.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Herdocia can be found in the archives of the Archivo Histórico Nacional in Madrid, Spain. A document dated 1492 mentions a landowner named Juan de Herdocia who resided in the region of Andalusia. This region, known for its agricultural richness, was a likely birthplace for the surname.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its reach across the Americas, the Herdocia name spread to various parts of the New World. In the 16th century, records show a Diego de Herdocia who was among the early Spanish settlers in what is now Nicaragua. He is believed to have established a family line in the region, contributing to the dissemination of the surname throughout Central America.

Another notable figure with the Herdocia surname was Pedro de Herdocia, a Spanish military officer born in 1618. He served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War and was known for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield. His exploits were documented in several historical accounts of the time.

In the 19th century, a prominent member of the Herdocia family was María Josefa Herdocia, born in 1835 in Granada, Nicaragua. She was a prominent figure in the country's literary circles and was renowned for her poetry and prose works that celebrated the beauty of her homeland.

Another individual of note was Alejandro Herdocia, born in 1872 in Managua, Nicaragua. He was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the capital city, including the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura and the Catedral Metropolitana de Managua. His works were instrumental in shaping the architectural landscape of the city.

While the Herdocia surname has its roots in Spain, it has since become widely dispersed across various parts of the Americas, particularly in Central America and the Caribbean. The name continues to carry the rich history and cultural heritage of its Spanish origins, reflecting the diverse tapestry of cultures that have shaped the regions where it is found today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herdocia

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

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

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