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

Huitrón, 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 Huitrón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huitrón in America

Huitrón is the 16509th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huitrón surname appeared 1,740 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 Huitrón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huitrón 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 Huitrón

The surname Huitron has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish words "huir" meaning "to flee" and "trono" meaning "throne," suggesting a possible connection to a royal or noble lineage that had to flee from a particular region.

One of the earliest records of the name Huitron can be found in the Cartulario de Eslonza, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, which documented land holdings and transactions in the region of León, Spain. This suggests that the name was present in that area during that time period.

During the 15th century, the Huitron family gained prominence in the city of Seville, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable figure was Juan Huitron, a merchant and diplomat who lived from 1420 to 1498, and was known for his extensive travels across Europe and the Mediterranean region.

In the 16th century, the name Huitron appeared in several historical records in the region of Castile, particularly in the town of Medina del Campo, which was a major commercial hub at the time. One prominent individual was Rodrigo Huitron (1520-1586), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, who commissioned the construction of several churches and public buildings in the area.

As the Spanish Empire expanded into the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries, the Huitron surname also made its way across the Atlantic. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Hernán Huitron (1550-1618), a soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru and later settled in the region of present-day Mexico.

Another notable figure was María Huitron (1625-1692), a renowned poet and playwright from Spain, whose works were widely acclaimed during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. Her play "La Dama Boba" (The Foolish Lady) is considered a classic of Spanish theater.

In the 18th century, the Huitron family had established a presence in various parts of Latin America, with members involved in various professions and trades. One example is Francisco Huitron (1735-1810), a prominent architect from Mexico who designed several churches and public buildings in the colonial style.

Throughout its history, the surname Huitron has been associated with different variations and spellings, such as Uitron, Huytron, and Huitrone, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the regions where it was present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huitrón

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

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

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