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

Magras, 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 Magras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magras in America

Magras is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magras surname appeared 252 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 Magras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magras 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 Magras

The surname MAGRAS has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia, Spain. The name likely dates back to the 13th or 14th century, when surnames became more prevalent in Europe. It is believed to be derived from the Catalan word "magrana," meaning pomegranate, possibly indicating a connection to the cultivation or trade of this fruit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MAGRAS surname can be found in a document from the town of Lleida, dated 1387, which mentions a certain Joan Magras. This suggests that the name was already established in the area during that time period. Additionally, there are references to the Magras family in the records of the nearby village of Alcarràs in the 15th century.

The MAGRAS surname also appears in several historical records from the Kingdom of Aragon, which included parts of modern-day eastern Spain and southern France. For instance, in a census from the year 1497, a Pere Magras is listed as a resident of the town of Fraga, located near the border with Catalonia.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name spread to other regions of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Juan Magras, a Spanish explorer who was part of the expeditions led by Hernán Cortés in Mexico during the early 1500s.

In the 18th century, a wealthy landowner named Antonio Magras is recorded as having owned several vineyards and olive groves in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain. His descendant, María Magras, became a prominent figure in the Spanish War of Independence against the French occupation in the early 1800s, known for her support of the resistance movement.

Another distinguished individual bearing the MAGRAS surname was Miguel Magras, a renowned painter from Barcelona who lived during the latter half of the 19th century. His works, often depicting scenes from Catalan folklore and rural life, are displayed in several art museums across Spain.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as Magrás, Magràs, and Magraz, have also been observed throughout history, reflecting regional linguistic differences and variations in record-keeping practices.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magras

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

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

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