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

Llaverias, 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 Llaverias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Llaverias in America

Llaverias is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Llaverias surname appeared 102 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 Llaverias.

The history of the last name Llaverias

The surname LLAVERIAS has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the Catalan region during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word "llavera," which translates to "locksmith" or "key maker." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked as a locksmith or an artisan involved in the production of keys and locks.

The earliest known record of the LLAVERIAS surname appears in a 14th-century document from the city of Barcelona, where a certain Joan Llaverias was mentioned as a resident. This indicates that the name was well-established in the Catalan region by that time.

In the 15th century, the LLAVERIAS name gained prominence in the town of Vic, located in the province of Barcelona. Several records from that era mention individuals with this surname, including Pere Llaverias, a prominent craftsman who was commissioned to create intricate locks and keys for the local cathedral.

During the 16th century, the LLAVERIAS family expanded their influence across Catalonia and parts of Aragon. One notable figure from this period was Jaume Llaverias (1530-1601), a skilled locksmith who became known for his innovative techniques and intricate designs.

In the 17th century, the LLAVERIAS surname made its way to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Diego Llaverias (1625-1692), a Spanish settler who established a successful locksmithing business in Mexico City.

Another prominent figure with the LLAVERIAS surname was Francesc Llaverias (1745-1821), a Catalan painter and sculptor who gained recognition for his religious artwork, which adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout Spain and its territories.

As the LLAVERIAS family continued to spread across Spain and its colonies, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Llaveras, Llaverías, and Llaverías. However, the core meaning and connection to the locksmithing trade remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Llaverias

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

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

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