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

Hermida, 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 Hermida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hermida in America

Hermida is the 24531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hermida surname appeared 1,019 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 Hermida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hermida 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 Hermida

The surname Hermida is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period in the regions of Galicia and Asturias. It is believed to have derived from the topographic name "Hermida," which refers to a small hermitage or chapel in a rural area.

One of the earliest known references to the surname can be found in the Tumbo Viejo de Lugo, an ancient cartulary from the 12th century, which mentions individuals bearing the name Hermida in the vicinity of the city of Lugo, Galicia.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records and documents from the northern Spanish regions, including the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census of landowners and their properties. This suggests that the Hermida family had established itself as landowners during this period.

During the 15th century, the surname gained prominence with the birth of Juan de Hermida (c. 1450-1520), a renowned Spanish architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several notable structures, including the Cathedral of Seville.

Another notable figure was Pedro de Hermida (1548-1618), a Spanish priest and historian who served as the Chronicler of Aragon and authored several works documenting the history of the region.

In the 17th century, the name Hermida can be found in various records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, indicating that individuals with this surname had participated in the exploration and settlement of the New World.

One such individual was Diego de Hermida (1625-1696), a Spanish military officer who served as the Governor of the Province of Sinaloa in New Spain (present-day Mexico) and played a significant role in the region's defense against indigenous uprisings.

In the 19th century, José Hermida Suárez (1808-1878), a Spanish politician and writer, made his mark as a prominent figure in the Spanish liberal movement and served as a member of the Cortes Generales (Spanish Parliament).

As the centuries progressed, the surname Hermida spread across various parts of Spain and its former colonies, with numerous individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in fields such as art, literature, politics, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hermida

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

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

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