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

Larenas, 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 Larenas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Larenas in America

Larenas is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Larenas surname appeared 176 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 Larenas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Larenas 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 Larenas

The surname Larenas has its origins in Spain, and it is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 15th or 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "larenal," which means "sandy place" or "place with sand." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who lived in or near sandy areas, such as coastal regions or deserts.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larenas can be found in the archives of the Spanish town of Córdoba, where a document from 1492 mentions a certain Juan de Larenas. This indicates that the name was already in use during the time of the Spanish Reconquista and the voyages of Christopher Columbus.

In the 16th century, the name Larenas began to appear in various historical documents and records across Spain. For instance, in 1536, a nobleman named Pedro de Larenas was granted a coat of arms by King Charles I of Spain, also known as Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor.

One notable figure bearing the surname Larenas was Diego de Larenas, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. He was born around 1500 and died in 1561. Another prominent individual with this name was Juan de Larenas, a Spanish painter active in the 17th century, known for his religious works and portraits.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname Larenas spread to various parts of the Americas, including Mexico, Peru, and Chile. In the latter country, the name gained particular prominence, and several notable Chileans have borne the surname Larenas over the centuries.

One such individual was José Toribio Larenas, a Chilean politician and diplomat who lived from 1819 to 1897. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a crucial role in resolving territorial disputes between Chile and neighboring countries.

Another notable Chilean with the surname Larenas was Manuel Larenas Pereira, a lawyer and politician who lived from 1884 to 1959. He served as a senator and was actively involved in the drafting of Chile's labor laws.

The name Larenas has also been associated with various place names in Spain and Latin America, such as the municipality of Larenas in the Spanish province of Albacete, and the town of Larenas in the Peruvian region of Piura.

While the surname Larenas may not be as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has left its mark on history, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including exploration, art, politics, and diplomacy, across multiple countries and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Larenas

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

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

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