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

Hermosillo, 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 Hermosillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hermosillo in America

Hermosillo is the 5347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hermosillo surname appeared 6,508 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Hermosillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hermosillo 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 Hermosillo

The surname Hermosillo originates from Mexico, with roots dating back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. It is derived from the Spanish words "hermoso," meaning beautiful, and "silla," meaning saddle or seat. This combination suggests the name may have initially referred to a scenic or picturesque location, possibly a town or settlement nestled amidst natural beauty.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hermosillo can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan de Hermosillo was mentioned in a document from 1576. This Juan de Hermosillo was a resident of the town of Culiacán, in what is now the state of Sinaloa, Mexico.

The name Hermosillo is closely tied to the city of the same name, which is the capital of the state of Sonora in northwestern Mexico. The city's name can be traced back to the 17th century, when it was known as Presidio de San Pedro de la Conquista de Pitic, or simply Pitic. It was later renamed Hermosillo in honor of José María Gonzalez Hermosillo, a prominent military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Hermosillo was Francisco Antonio Hermosillo y García de León (1722-1796), a Spanish military officer and governor of the Californias. He served as the governor of the Baja California peninsula from 1768 to 1779.

Another notable figure was José María Gonzalez Hermosillo (1786-1831), after whom the city of Hermosillo was named. He was a Mexican military officer and politician who fought in the Mexican War of Independence and later served as the governor of the state of Sonora.

In the late 19th century, Manuel González Hermosillo (1835-1901) was a prominent Mexican lawyer, politician, and writer. He served as a senator and governor of the state of Sonora, and was also a prolific author, publishing works on history, politics, and literature.

More recently, Clementina Guerrero Hermosillo (1906-1998) was a Mexican painter and sculptor known for her works depicting indigenous cultures and traditions. She was a pioneer in the field of Mexican art and played a significant role in promoting and preserving the country's cultural heritage.

Lastly, Ernesto Hermosillo Gómez (1918-1998) was a Mexican film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. He directed several critically acclaimed films, including "La Puerta y la Mujer del Carnicero" (1968) and "La Mujer de Benjamín" (1991).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hermosillo

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

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

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