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

Honesto, 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 Honesto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Honesto in America

Honesto is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Honesto surname appeared 324 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 Honesto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Honesto 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 Honesto

The surname Honesto is of Spanish origin, and it can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "honesto," which means "honest" or "honorable." The name is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Honesto can be found in the Catastro de Ensenada, a census-like document compiled in Spain during the 18th century. The document mentions several individuals with the surname Honesto, including Juan Honesto, a farmer from the village of Villarluengo in Aragon, who lived in the mid-1700s.

The name Honesto has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Pedro Honesto, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Pedro Honesto played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Juana Honesto, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. Juana Honesto was known for her philanthropy and her support of the arts and literature. She was a patron of several prominent writers and artists of her time.

In the 17th century, there was a famous Spanish playwright named Francisco Honesto, who was born in Madrid in 1622 and died in 1695. Francisco Honesto wrote numerous plays and comedies, many of which were performed in the royal court of Spain.

Moving to the 19th century, there was a Spanish politician named Manuel Honesto, who served as a member of the Spanish parliament during the reign of Queen Isabella II. Manuel Honesto was born in 1812 in Seville and was known for his progressive political views and his advocacy for social reforms.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Honesto throughout history. The name has maintained its connection to the concepts of honesty, integrity, and honor, reflecting the values and ideals that have been associated with it since its origins in medieval Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Honesto

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

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

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