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

Herrejón, 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 Herrejón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herrejón in America

Herrejón is the 25136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herrejón surname appeared 987 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 Herrejón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herrejón 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 Herrejón

The surname Herrejon has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "herrero," which means "blacksmith" or "ironworker," combined with the suffix "-on," denoting a larger or more significant entity. This suggests that the surname may have been initially given to someone who worked as a master blacksmith or had a prominent role in the ironworking trade.

During the Middle Ages, blacksmiths played a crucial role in society, crafting tools, weapons, and other metalwork essential for everyday life and military endeavors. The Herrejon surname likely emerged as a way to identify families or individuals involved in this respected profession, distinguishing them from others within their communities.

The earliest recorded instances of the Herrejon surname can be traced back to the 14th and 15th centuries in various regions of Spain, particularly in areas known for their metalworking traditions, such as Andalusia and Castile. Some of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname include Juan Herrejon, a blacksmith from Seville mentioned in a 1397 municipal record, and Pedro Herrejon, a renowned artisan from Toledo whose intricate ironwork adorned several churches and buildings in the city during the 15th century.

As the surname spread across Spain, it also found its way into historical records and documents. One notable example is the Catastro de Ensenada, a comprehensive census conducted in the 18th century during the reign of King Ferdinand VI, which listed numerous Herrejon families residing in various regions of Spain.

Throughout history, several individuals with the Herrejon surname have achieved prominence in various fields. Notable examples include:

1. Alonso Herrejon (1561-1633), a Spanish playwright and poet known for his contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
2. María Herrejon (1745-1815), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Spain during the Enlightenment period.
3. Javier Herrejon (1892-1968), a renowned Spanish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid and Barcelona in the early 20th century.
4. Emilio Herrejon (1925-2001), a celebrated Spanish painter and sculptor whose works are displayed in museums across Europe.
5. Isabel Herrejon (born 1972), a contemporary Spanish writer and journalist known for her award-winning novels and essays.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Herrejón or Herrehon, have also been observed throughout historical records, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herrejón

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

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

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