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

Jovero, 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 Jovero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jovero in America

Jovero is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jovero surname appeared 114 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 Jovero.

The history of the last name Jovero

The surname Jovero has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "joven," meaning "young." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for a young person or to distinguish between older and younger individuals with the same given name.

The earliest recorded instances of the Jovero surname can be found in various historical documents from the regions of Andalusia and Castile in Spain. One notable example is Juan Jovero, a merchant from Seville who was mentioned in a trade record from 1583.

In the 17th century, the name Jovero appeared in several parish records and municipal documents across Spain. A prominent figure during this time was Alonso Jovero, a renowned painter born in Granada in 1612. His works, primarily religious paintings, can still be found in churches and museums throughout Andalusia.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, the Jovero surname also made its way to the New World. In 1674, Francisco Jovero, a soldier from Seville, was part of an expedition to establish settlements in present-day Mexico.

The 18th century saw the rise of several notable individuals bearing the Jovero name. One such figure was María Jovero, a celebrated playwright and poet from Madrid, born in 1724. Her works were widely acclaimed and performed in various theaters across Spain.

Another prominent Jovero was Sebastián Jovero, a military officer who fought in the Spanish-American wars of independence. Born in Cadiz in 1778, he played a significant role in the battles against the revolutionary forces in what is now Colombia and Venezuela.

As the name spread throughout Spain and its colonies, variations in spelling emerged, such as Jovera, Joveira, and Xovero. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciations.

Throughout history, the Jovero surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, soldiers, merchants, and scholars. While not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has left its mark in historical records and continues to be carried by many families around the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jovero

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

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

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