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

Loera, 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 Loera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loera in America

Loera is the 2726th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loera surname appeared 13,218 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Loera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loera 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 Loera

The surname LOERA is of Spanish origin, originating from the Castilian region of Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Spanish word "loera," which referred to a type of fabric or cloth.

In the 13th century, records show the name appearing in various forms, such as "Loera," "Loera de Camino," and "Loera de la Fuente," suggesting it may have been associated with particular locations or families. The earliest known mention of the name dates back to 1235, when a man named Rodrigo Loera was recorded in a legal document from the city of Burgos.

During the 15th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Juan Loera (1425-1498), a renowned Spanish architect and stonemason. His contributions to the construction of several notable churches and cathedrals in Castile, such as the Catedral de Burgos, helped establish the Loera name among the skilled artisan classes of the time.

As the Spanish Empire expanded into the Americas in the 16th century, the Loera surname traveled with the conquistadors and settlers. One notable figure was Diego Loera (1510-1578), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

In the 17th century, the Loera surname appeared in various regions of New Spain (present-day Mexico), as evidenced by baptismal records and land grant documents. One prominent individual was Tomás Loera (1632-1705), a wealthy landowner and rancher in the northern state of Chihuahua.

As the centuries passed, the Loera name continued to spread across the Spanish-speaking world, with notable individuals emerging in various fields. One such figure was Manuel Loera (1875-1942), a Mexican journalist and political activist who played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution and the establishment of the modern Mexican state.

Throughout its history, the LOERA surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from artisans and explorers to landowners and revolutionaries. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of multiple nations, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Spanish colonization and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loera

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

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

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