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

Negrón, 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 Negrón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Negrón in America

Negrón is the 1963rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Negrón surname appeared 18,413 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 6 people would have the surname Negrón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Negrón 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 Negrón

The surname Negron has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "negro," meaning black, referring to a person's dark complexion or hair color. The name likely arose as a descriptive nickname for individuals with these physical traits.

The earliest known records of the Negron surname date back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, such as Catalonia, Aragon, and Andalusia. Some variations of the spelling included Negron, Negrones, and Negroni.

One notable historical reference to the Negron name can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon from the 14th century, where a certain Pedro Negron is mentioned as a landowner and nobleman in the city of Valencia.

In the 16th century, the Negron family played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Juan Negron, born in 1492 in Seville, was among the early explorers and settlers in the Caribbean islands and Central America. He is recorded as one of the founders of the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1521.

During the 17th century, the Negron name appeared in various historical documents and records across Spanish territories, including Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. One notable figure was Francisco Negron, a prominent merchant and landowner in Cartagena, Colombia, born in 1625.

In the 18th century, the Negron family established itself in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. Jose Negron, born in 1734 in Manila, was a renowned military leader and participated in the defense of the Philippines against British forces during the Seven Years' War.

As the Spanish empire expanded, the Negron surname spread across the globe. In the 19th century, Manuel Negron, born in 1810 in Cuba, was a celebrated poet and writer who contributed significantly to the literary movements of his time.

Throughout history, the Negron name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the widespread distribution of this surname across Spanish-speaking regions and countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Negrón

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

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

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