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

Munera, 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 Munera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Munera in America

Munera is the 44423rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Munera surname appeared 484 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 Munera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Munera 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 Munera

The surname "MUNERA" has its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "munecer," which means "to provide for" or "to sustain." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who worked as providers or caregivers.

During the medieval period, the name appears in various historical records and documents from the regions of Castile and Aragon. One notable example is the 1489 census records of the town of Villadiego, where several families with the surname Munera were listed as residents.

In the 16th century, the name gained prominence when it was linked to a noble family from the city of Segovia. The Munera family played a significant role in the local politics and governance of the region during this time. One prominent member was Don Pedro Munera, who served as the mayor of Segovia from 1562 to 1567.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the name Munera spread to various parts of the world, including the Americas. In the 17th century, records show that a Juan Munera was among the early settlers in the Spanish colony of New Spain (present-day Mexico).

Another notable figure bearing the surname Munera was Doña María Munera, a wealthy landowner from Seville in the 18th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the construction of a local hospital and orphanage.

In the 19th century, the name appeared in various literary works, including the novel "El Sombrero de Tres Picos" by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón, where one of the characters was named Don Eugenio Munera.

Over the centuries, the surname Munera has been associated with several notable individuals across various fields, including:

1. Miguel Munera (1570-1638), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his works in the Baroque style.
2. Juana Munera (1628-1692), a renowned Spanish poet and playwright during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
3. Francisco Munera y Ramos (1785-1858), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces.
4. Emilio Munera Palacio (1901-1976), a Colombian lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
5. Antonio Munera Herrera (1924-2003), a Spanish journalist and author known for his works on Spanish history and culture.

While the surname Munera has evolved and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, where it was closely tied to the concept of providing for and sustaining others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Munera

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

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

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