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

Higueros, 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 Higueros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Higueros in America

Higueros is the 52037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Higueros surname appeared 399 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 Higueros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Higueros 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 Higueros

The surname HIGUEROS originates from Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "higuera," which means fig tree, suggesting that the name may have been associated with someone who lived near or owned fig orchards.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname HIGUEROS can be found in the Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla, a 13th-century document that recorded the distribution of land and properties among the Castilian conquerors after the capture of Seville in 1248. The name may have been associated with individuals who received land grants or properties in areas known for their fig cultivation.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname HIGUEROS was Juan de Higueros, a Spanish nobleman and military commander who participated in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish kingdom on the Iberian Peninsula. Juan de Higueros played a significant role in the siege of Málaga in 1487, and his contributions were recognized by the Spanish monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella.

During the 16th century, the surname HIGUEROS spread beyond Spain as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the Americas. One example is Diego de Higueros, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. Diego de Higueros is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time, including Bernal Díaz del Castillo's "True History of the Conquest of New Spain."

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the surname HIGUEROS was Alonso de Higueros y Navarrete, a Spanish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Cádiz and Algeciras from 1650 to 1657. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and supporting charitable institutions in his diocese.

During the 18th century, Manuel de Higueros y Sandoval was a Spanish military officer who fought in the Spanish-Portuguese War of 1776-1777. He achieved notable victories against the Portuguese forces and was recognized for his leadership and strategic abilities.

Throughout its history, the surname HIGUEROS has maintained its connection to Spanish ancestry and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, military leaders, clergymen, and explorers. The name's association with fig trees and agriculture has endured, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Higueros

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

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

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