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

Negra, 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 Negra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Negra in America

Negra is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Negra surname appeared 107 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 Negra.

The history of the last name Negra

The surname NEGRA originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "negro," which means "black" or "dark," and was likely used to describe a person with dark complexion or hair color.

In the early days, the surname NEGRA was commonly found in regions such as Andalusia, Catalonia, and Valencia, where it was often associated with families of Moorish or North African descent. Some early records suggest that the name may have been adopted by individuals who had converted from Islam to Christianity during the Reconquista period.

One of the earliest known references to the surname NEGRA can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document dating back to the 13th century that recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the city of Seville after its conquest by the Christian forces. This document mentions several individuals with the surname NEGRA, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 16th century, the surname NEGRA appeared in various historical records, including church records and municipal documents. One notable individual bearing this surname was Juan Negra, a Spanish painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can still be found in several churches and museums in Spain.

Another prominent figure with the surname NEGRA was Domingo Negra, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He is believed to have been one of the first Spaniards to set foot in what is now Mexico City.

In the 18th century, the surname NEGRA gained recognition in the literary world with the Spanish playwright and poet Félix José Negra (1709-1778). His works, which included comedies and tragedies, were widely popular during his lifetime and contributed to the development of Spanish theater.

During the 19th century, the NEGRA surname was also found in various parts of Latin America, particularly in countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Cuba, where it was likely brought by Spanish settlers and immigrants.

One notable figure from this period was Miguel Negra (1810-1878), a Cuban writer and journalist who played a significant role in the country's independence movement against Spanish rule. His writings and activism contributed to the spread of nationalist sentiments and the eventual liberation of Cuba.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Negra

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

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

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