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

Jorquera, 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 Jorquera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jorquera in America

Jorquera is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jorquera surname appeared 203 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 Jorquera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jorquera 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 Jorquera

The surname Jorquera is of Spanish origin, originating from the region of Murcia in southeastern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "jurq," meaning "ravine" or "gorge," reflecting the rugged and mountainous terrain of the area. The name likely emerged during the Moorish occupation of Spain, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Jorquera name can be found in the "Repartimiento de Orihuela," a document from the 13th century that lists the distribution of land and properties in the city of Orihuela, located in the Valencian Community. This document references individuals with the surname Jorquera, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the late 15th century, after the Reconquista and the expulsion of the Moors from Spain, many families with Arabic-derived surnames, including Jorquera, embraced their Spanish heritage and continued to use their surnames. This preservation of the name suggests that it had already become deeply rooted in the local culture.

One notable figure bearing the Jorquera surname was Juan Bautista Jorquera, a Spanish painter and engraver who lived in the 17th century. His works, primarily religious in nature, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain. Another individual of historical significance was Pedro Jorquera, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the 18th century and participated in several campaigns against the Ottoman Empire.

In the 19th century, José María Jorquera y Navarro, born in 1797, was a prominent Spanish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, the lower house of the Spanish Parliament. He played an important role in the development of legal reforms during his time.

The name Jorquera is also linked to several place names in Spain, such as the municipality of Jorquera in the province of Albacete, and the town of Jorquera de Guadix in the province of Granada. These place names likely originated from the same Arabic root as the surname, further reinforcing its connection to the region's history and geography.

Throughout the centuries, the Jorquera surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, military personnel, politicians, and scholars, reflecting its enduring presence and contribution to the cultural tapestry of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jorquera

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

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

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