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

Narea, 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 Narea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narea in America

Narea is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narea surname appeared 125 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 Narea.

The history of the last name Narea

The surname Narea originated in Spain, specifically in the northern region of Cantabria during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Basque word "nare," meaning "mine" or "quarry," suggesting that the name's bearers may have been associated with mining or quarrying activities in the area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Narea can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document lists individuals with the surname Narea residing in various villages and towns across Cantabria.

In the 16th century, the Narea family gained prominence in the town of Liébana, located in the Picos de Europa mountain range. Historical records from this period mention notable individuals such as Juan Narea (1520-1589), a respected landowner and local leader, and María Narea (1545-1611), a renowned philanthropist who funded the construction of a chapel in the town.

The name Narea also appears in several historical documents related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. One notable figure was Diego Narea (1560-1628), a conquistador who participated in the expeditions to colonize parts of present-day Venezuela and Colombia.

In the 18th century, the Narea surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the birth of Pedro Narea (1725-1798), a Spanish poet and playwright known for his contributions to the Neoclassical literary movement.

Another prominent individual was Juana Narea (1780-1845), a courageous woman who played a significant role in the Spanish War of Independence against the French occupation. She is celebrated for her bravery in defending the city of Zaragoza during the siege of 1808-1809.

Throughout history, the Narea surname has been associated with various place names and locations within Cantabria, such as Nareña, a small village near the town of Liébana, and Narea de Camaleño, a municipality in the Cantabrian Mountains.

It is important to note that while the surname Narea has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to immigration and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narea

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

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

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