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

Niebla, 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 Niebla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Niebla in America

Niebla is the 28065th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Niebla surname appeared 853 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 Niebla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Niebla 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 Niebla

The surname Niebla originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Spanish town of Niebla, located in the province of Huelva, in the Andalusia region. The town's name is believed to come from the Latin word "nebula," meaning mist or fog, likely referring to the misty conditions often found in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Niebla surname can be found in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document dating back to 1253, which recorded the distribution of lands and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest from the Moors. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Niebla, suggesting the name was already well-established in the region.

The Niebla surname also appears in various historical records and manuscripts from the Middle Ages. For example, in 1348, a certain Juan Niebla is mentioned in a document related to the sale of a property in the town of Niebla itself. Additionally, the name is found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript that details hunting expeditions and territories in medieval Spain.

One of the earliest prominent individuals with the Niebla surname was Diego de Niebla, a 15th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conquest of the Canary Islands for the Crown of Castile in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Niebla surname gained further recognition with Juan Niebla (1490-1559), a Spanish theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca and authored several influential works on scholastic philosophy and theology.

Another notable figure was Alonso de Niebla (1552-1612), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas, including the colonization efforts in present-day Florida and the exploration of the Mississippi River.

During the 17th century, Pedro de Niebla (1614-1679) was a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Andalusia.

In the 18th century, Miguel Niebla (1732-1807) was a prominent Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Seville, including the Palacio de las Dueñas and the Iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses.

Throughout history, the Niebla surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the Andalusia region, where the town of Niebla itself continues to be a significant cultural and historical center.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Niebla

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

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

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