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

Honora, 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 Honora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Honora in America

Honora is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Honora surname appeared 146 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 Honora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Honora 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 Honora

The surname HONORA is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "honora," which means "honor" or "respect." The name was likely given to individuals who exhibited honorable or respectable behavior, or perhaps to someone who held a position of honor or distinction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the HONORA surname can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that served as a guide for pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago in Spain. The manuscript mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo HONORA, who was a prominent figure in the city of León during that time.

In the 13th century, the HONORA surname appeared in various historical records from the Spanish region of Catalonia. One notable mention is in the Llibre de Repartiment, a document that recorded the distribution of land and property among the conquering forces after the reconquest of Valencia from the Moors in 1238. The document lists several individuals with the HONORA surname who were granted lands in the newly conquered territory.

During the 15th century, the HONORA surname gained prominence in the region of Navarre, located in northern Spain. One notable figure was Juan HONORA (1420-1498), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Pamplona from 1472 until his death.

In the 16th century, the HONORA surname spread to other parts of Europe, particularly Italy and France. One notable bearer of the name was Antonio HONORA (1530-1605), an Italian architect and military engineer who worked on various fortifications and defensive structures throughout Italy.

Another distinguished individual with the HONORA surname was François HONORA (1592-1661), a French theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of Scholastic philosophy. He served as a professor at the University of Paris and wrote several influential works on theology and metaphysics.

As the HONORA surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to the Americas during the colonial era. One notable example is Pedro HONORA (1680-1748), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led expeditions into the northwestern regions of present-day Mexico, seeking to establish new settlements and expand the Spanish Empire's territory.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the HONORA surname. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by scholars, religious figures, architects, explorers, and other influential individuals throughout the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Honora

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

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

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