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

Jaranilla, 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 Jaranilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jaranilla in America

Jaranilla is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jaranilla surname appeared 137 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 Jaranilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jaranilla 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 Jaranilla

The surname Jaranilla is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It likely derives from the Spanish word "jarana," which means a festive celebration or merry-making. The suffix "-illa" is a diminutive form, suggesting a smaller version or a place associated with the root word.

One theory suggests that the name Jaranilla may have been given to individuals who lived near or were associated with areas where celebrations or festivals were commonly held. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname bestowed upon a person known for their joyful or celebratory nature.

Historical records indicate that the surname Jaranilla first appeared in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the province of Jaén. It is found in several ancient manuscripts and documents from the 14th and 15th centuries, including municipal records and property deeds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jaranilla dates back to 1412, when Juan de Jaranilla was mentioned in a land grant issued by the city of Baeza, located in the province of Jaén. Another notable figure was Pedro Jaranilla, a merchant from Úbeda, who was involved in trade with the Kingdom of Granada in the late 15th century.

During the 16th century, the Jaranilla family established roots in the city of Seville, where they were involved in various industries, including winemaking and textile production. One prominent member was Rodrigo Jaranilla (1525-1589), a successful wine merchant and landowner in the region.

In the 17th century, the Jaranilla name gained recognition in the arts and literature. Francisco Jaranilla (1608-1678) was a renowned painter from Córdoba, known for his religious works and portraits commissioned by the local nobility.

Another notable figure was Miguel Jaranilla (1642-1712), a playwright and poet from Seville whose works were performed in various theaters across Spain during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

As the Jaranilla family spread throughout Spain and its territories, the name also evolved with variations in spelling, such as Jaraniya, Jaraniya, and Xaranilla, reflecting local dialects and preferences.

While not an exhaustive list, some other historical figures with the surname Jaranilla include Juana Jaranilla (1720-1785), a renowned lace maker from Valencia; Antonio Jaranilla (1785-1849), a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars; and Emilia Jaranilla (1854-1912), a philanthropist and advocate for women's education in Madrid.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jaranilla

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

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

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