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

Hornedo, 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 Hornedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hornedo in America

Hornedo is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hornedo surname appeared 266 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 Hornedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hornedo 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 Hornedo

The surname Hornedo has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the region of Cantabria, located in northern Spain. The name is likely derived from the Spanish word "horno," meaning "oven," suggesting a potential connection to an occupation or place associated with ovens or baking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Hornedo can be found in historical documents from the 13th century. These records include mentions of individuals bearing the name in various regions of Spain, particularly in Cantabria and the neighboring areas.

During the 15th century, the surname Hornedo gained prominence with the rise of a noble family bearing the name. This family possessed significant land holdings and influence in the region of Cantabria. One notable member of this family was Juan de Hornedo, born in 1432, who served as a prominent military leader during the Reconquista, the period of Christian conquest in the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 16th century, the surname Hornedo was further solidified with the existence of several notable individuals bearing the name. One such individual was Pedro de Hornedo, born in 1518, who was a renowned scholar and theologian. He authored several works on religious philosophy and played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of his time.

The surname Hornedo also has connections to various place names in Spain. For example, the village of Hornedo de la Peña in the municipality of Liébana, Cantabria, is believed to have derived its name from the surname. This village dates back to the Middle Ages and was likely associated with the family or individuals bearing the Hornedo name.

Another individual of note with the surname Hornedo was María de Hornedo, born in 1677. She was a prominent figure in the Spanish literary circles of the 17th century and was renowned for her poetry and literary works.

Over the centuries, the surname Hornedo has spread beyond Spain to other parts of the world, including Latin America and other Spanish-speaking regions, likely due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of Spain, particularly Cantabria, where it originated and gained prominence in the medieval and early modern periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hornedo

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

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

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