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

Javalera, 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 Javalera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Javalera in America

Javalera is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Javalera surname appeared 323 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 Javalera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Javalera 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 Javalera

The surname Javalera has its roots in the Spanish region of Castilla-La Mancha, specifically in the province of Ciudad Real. It is believed to have originated in the late 15th or early 16th century, during the time of the Reconquista and the expulsion of the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula.

The name Javalera is derived from the Spanish word "javalí," which means wild boar. It is likely that the name was initially given to someone who lived in an area known for its abundance of wild boars or to someone whose occupation involved hunting or dealing with these animals.

One of the earliest known references to the name Javalera dates back to the 16th century, when it appears in the records of the Inquisition in Toledo. However, it is possible that the name existed earlier, as many historical records from that period were lost or destroyed.

In the 17th century, there are records of a prominent family with the surname Javalera in the town of Almagro, Ciudad Real. This family was involved in local politics and held various positions of authority within the community.

During the 18th century, a man named Juan Javalera (1702-1778) achieved recognition as a skilled artisan and sculptor, contributing to the artistic heritage of the region. His works can still be found in several churches and public buildings in Ciudad Real and surrounding areas.

Another notable figure with the surname Javalera was María Javalera (1824-1896), a poet and writer who gained recognition for her romantic and patriotic verses. Her works were widely published in literary journals of the time and helped promote the cultural and literary traditions of Castilla-La Mancha.

In the 20th century, José Javalera (1912-1998) was a prominent politician and activist who played a crucial role in the fight against the Franco regime during the Spanish Civil War. He spent several years in exile but returned to Spain after the restoration of democracy, where he continued to advocate for social and political reforms.

While the surname Javalera is not among the most common in Spain, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Javalera

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

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

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