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

Herrera Reyes, 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 Herrera Reyes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herrera Reyes in America

Herrera Reyes is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herrera Reyes surname appeared 110 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 Herrera Reyes.

The history of the last name Herrera Reyes

The surname HERRERAREYES is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Castile and Andalusia during the medieval period. It is a compound name derived from the Spanish words "herrera," meaning "blacksmith," and "reyes," which translates to "kings."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Cartulario de Eslonza, a historical document from the 12th century that mentions an individual named Domingo Herrerareyes. This suggests that the name was already in use during the reign of Alfonso VII, the King of Castile and León, who ruled from 1126 to 1157.

In the 14th century, a nobleman named Juan Herrerareyes was documented as owning land in the village of Villanueva de la Fuente, located in the province of Ciudad Real. This indicates that the name had gained prominence among the gentry and landowners of the time.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Pedro Herrerareyes served as a military commander under King Charles I of Spain, also known as Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. Pedro's exploits in the Wars of Granada and the Italian Wars were recorded in various chronicles of the period.

In the 18th century, a renowned artist and architect named José Herrerareyes was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in Seville and Córdoba. His works, such as the Iglesia de San Pedro in Seville, are considered prime examples of the Baroque style in Andalusia.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was María Herrerareyes, a celebrated poet and literary figure who lived in the late 19th century. Her collection of poems, titled "Cantos de la Tierra," was widely praised and earned her recognition throughout Spanish-speaking regions.

Throughout history, the surname HERRERAREYES has been associated with various professions, from blacksmiths and soldiers to artists and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herrera Reyes

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

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 Herrera Reyes 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.

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

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