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

Herreros, 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 Herreros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herreros in America

Herreros is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herreros surname appeared 240 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 Herreros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herreros 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 Herreros

The surname "HERREROS" originates from Spain, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. This name is derived from the Spanish word "herrero," meaning "blacksmith" or "ironworker." It was initially an occupational surname given to individuals who worked as blacksmiths or in iron forging professions.

The name can be traced back to various regions of Spain, particularly in areas with a strong metalworking tradition. In the 13th century, records show individuals bearing the surname "Herreros" in the regions of Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia, where blacksmithing and ironworking were essential trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Herreros" can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in Seville after the Christian conquest. This document mentions several individuals with the surname "Herreros," indicating their presence in the region during that time.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname "Herreros." One such individual was Diego de Herreros, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. Another prominent figure was Juan de Herreros, a Spanish sculptor and architect from the 16th century, known for his work on the Cathedral of Plasencia in Extremadura.

In the 17th century, Francisco Herreros was a renowned Spanish painter who specialized in religious themes and worked in the Baroque style. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Jerónimo Herreros was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Spain for a brief period in 1841.

More recently, in the 20th century, José Herreros was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, between the 1940s and 1950s.

While the surname "Herreros" has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, it remains deeply rooted in its Spanish heritage, carrying the legacy of the metalworking and blacksmithing trades that were once an integral part of Spanish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herreros

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

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

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