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

Higuera, 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 Higuera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Higuera in America

Higuera is the 7812th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Higuera surname appeared 4,238 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Higuera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Higuera 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 Higuera

The surname Higuera is of Spanish origin, deriving from the Spanish word "higuera" which translates to "fig tree" in English. This name likely originated in regions of Spain where fig trees were prevalent, such as Andalusia or Valencia.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Higuera can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from that era. One notable mention is in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document detailing the distribution of lands and properties in Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces in 1248.

During the 15th century, the Higuera surname gained prominence with the birth of Gaspar de la Higuera (1455-1528), a Spanish historian and forger of historical documents. His infamous forgeries, including the "Pseudo-chronicles" of Spain, caused significant controversy and debates among scholars.

In the 16th century, Pedro de Higuera (1504-1572) was a notable Spanish painter and sculptor from Toledo. His works adorned various churches and cathedrals throughout Spain, showcasing his skill in religious artwork.

The 17th century saw the birth of Rodrigo de Higuera y Amarilla (1622-1679), a Spanish jurist and author who served as a magistrate in the Royal Chancery of Granada. His legal writings and commentaries on Spanish law were widely respected during his time.

In the 18th century, Manuel Higuera (1739-1805) was a Spanish military officer and cartographer. He is renowned for his detailed maps and charts of various regions of the Spanish Empire, contributing significantly to the development of cartography during that era.

The 19th century brought forth Joaquín Higuera (1854-1918), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Cordoba. He was actively involved in the political debates and reforms of his time.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname Higuera throughout history, highlighting its Spanish roots and the diverse contributions of those who bore this name across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Higuera

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

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

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