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

Insignares, 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 Insignares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Insignares in America

Insignares is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Insignares surname appeared 240 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 Insignares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Insignares 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 Insignares

The surname INSIGNARES originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century, derived from a combination of Latin and Catalan roots.

One theory suggests that the name is derived from the Latin word "insignis," meaning "remarkable" or "distinguished," combined with the Catalan suffix "-ares," which was commonly used to denote place of origin or occupation. This could indicate that the name initially referred to someone who was from a notable place or held a respected position.

Another theory traces the name back to the Catalan word "insigne," which also means "distinguished" or "illustrious." This theory suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who had achieved a high level of recognition or status within their community.

The earliest known record of the INSIGNARES surname dates back to the late 13th century, where it appears in a manuscript detailing land ownership in the city of Barcelona. This suggests that the family had established roots in the region at that time.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the INSIGNARES surname was Bernat INSIGNARES, a prominent merchant who lived in Barcelona in the late 14th century. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the city's economic affairs and was involved in trade with other Mediterranean ports.

In the 15th century, a branch of the INSIGNARES family settled in the town of Tarragona, where they became influential landowners and viniculturists. Jaume INSIGNARES (1435-1498) was a notable figure in this lineage, known for his contributions to the region's wine-making industry.

During the 16th century, the INSIGNARES surname gained further prominence with the birth of Ferran INSIGNARES (1521-1592), a renowned scholar and theologian. His works on religious philosophy and ethics were widely studied and discussed throughout the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.

Another notable figure was Margarida INSIGNARES (1618-1674), a celebrated poet and playwright from Barcelona. Her plays and sonnets were highly regarded during the Golden Age of Spanish literature, and she is considered one of the most influential female writers of her time.

As the INSIGNARES family spread throughout Spain and eventually to other parts of Europe and the Americas, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as Insignares, Insinyares, and Insinyarez. However, the core meaning and legacy of the name remained tied to its origins in the Catalan region of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Insignares

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

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

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