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

Llarenas, 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 Llarenas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Llarenas in America

Llarenas is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Llarenas surname appeared 119 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 Llarenas.

The history of the last name Llarenas

The surname "LLARENAS" is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have evolved from the Spanish word "llar," meaning "hearth" or "fireplace," and the suffix "-ena," which denotes a place or location.

This surname likely originated in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in areas where Basque and Catalan influences were strong. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries, appearing in various administrative and ecclesiastical records.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Llarenas was Juan de Llarenas, a prominent architect from the 16th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and monasteries in the Basque region, including the Monastery of Santa María de la Antigua in Orduña.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Llarenas family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly to regions such as Mexico and Peru. One noteworthy individual from this era was Sebastián de Llarenas, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Pacific coast of South America.

During the 18th century, the Llarenas name gained prominence in the field of literature. Pedro Llarenas y Mendoza, born in 1712 in Zaragoza, was a renowned poet and playwright who contributed significantly to the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Another prominent figure was María de Llarenas, a 19th-century educator and philanthropist from Barcelona. She founded several schools and orphanages dedicated to providing education and support for underprivileged children.

In the 20th century, the Llarenas surname continued to be associated with various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. One notable individual was Javier Llarenas Muguiro, a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Spanish ambassador to several countries in the latter half of the century.

Throughout its history, the surname Llarenas has undergone various spelling variations, such as Llarena, Llarenes, and Llarenas-Muguiro, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas in Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Llarenas

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

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

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