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

Herrero, 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 Herrero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herrero in America

Herrero is the 23300th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herrero surname appeared 1,093 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 Herrero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herrero 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 Herrero

The surname Herrero originated in Spain during the medieval period. It derives from the Spanish word "herrero," which means "blacksmith" or "ironworker." This occupational surname indicates that the original bearer of the name likely worked as a blacksmith or in a related trade.

In the early days, surnames were not as widespread or permanent as they are today. It was common for people to adopt or be given surnames based on their occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin. The surname Herrero likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who worked in the blacksmith trade.

During the Middle Ages, blacksmiths played a crucial role in society. They were responsible for producing and repairing various tools, weapons, and other metal objects essential for daily life and warfare. Their skills were highly valued, and they often formed guilds or associations to protect their trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Herrero can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista. Several individuals with the surname Herrero are mentioned in this record, indicating the presence of the name in the region during that time.

The surname Herrero has been carried by notable individuals throughout history. One example is Pedro Fernández de Herrera (c. 1470 – c. 1540), a Spanish writer and humanist who authored works on history and philosophy. Another notable figure was Francisco de Herrera, also known as "El Viejo" (1576-1656), a Spanish painter and one of the leading artists of the Sevillian school of painting during the Baroque period.

Other notable individuals with the surname Herrero include:

1. José Joaquín de Herrera (1792-1854), a Spanish general and politician who served as the President of Mexico from 1844 to 1845.
2. Melchor Herrero (1626-1696), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits.
3. Ignacio Herrero de Collantes (1837-1925), a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain in 1905.
4. José María Herrero García (1818-1904), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his landscapes and genre scenes.
5. Leocadio Herrero (1869-1931), a Spanish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Madrid.

While the surname Herrero has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other regions, including Latin America and various Spanish-speaking communities around the world. The name continues to carry the legacy of the blacksmith trade and serves as a reminder of the important role these skilled artisans played in shaping societies throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herrero

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

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

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