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

Jerezano, 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 Jerezano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jerezano in America

Jerezano is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jerezano surname appeared 104 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 Jerezano.

The history of the last name Jerezano

The surname "JEREZANO" originates from Spain, specifically from the city of Jerez de la Frontera in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia. It emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 10th and 12th centuries.

The name "JEREZANO" is derived from the Arabic word "Sherish," which means "a place of abundant water." This reflects the region's rich water resources and fertile lands, which made it an attractive settlement for various civilizations throughout history.

Historical records suggest that the earliest documented use of the surname "JEREZANO" can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in municipal records and land registries in the city of Jerez de la Frontera.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "JEREZANO" was Pedro Jerezano, a prominent landowner and merchant who lived in Jerez de la Frontera during the late 13th century. His name is mentioned in several official documents from that era.

In the 15th century, the surname "JEREZANO" gained prominence when Juan Jerezano, a scholar and theologian, authored several influential works on religious studies. He was born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1420 and died in Seville in 1492.

During the 16th century, the name "JEREZANO" was associated with the wine industry in Jerez de la Frontera. Miguel Jerezano, a renowned winemaker born in 1525, is credited with developing and popularizing the sherry wine production method that made the region famous.

In the 18th century, José Jerezano, a military officer and explorer, gained recognition for his expeditions and contributions to cartography. He was born in Jerez de la Frontera in 1712 and died in Madrid in 1789.

Another notable figure with the surname "JEREZANO" was María Jerezano, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in Jerez de la Frontera during the 19th century. She was born in 1820 and her works, which celebrated the beauty and culture of her hometown, were widely acclaimed.

As the surname "JEREZANO" spread beyond its place of origin, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as "Jerezanno" and "Jerezano," but the core meaning and association with the city of Jerez de la Frontera remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jerezano

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

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 Jerezano 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.

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Jerezano, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!