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

Nuestro, 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 Nuestro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nuestro in America

Nuestro is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nuestro surname appeared 121 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 Nuestro.

The history of the last name Nuestro

The surname Nuestro originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "nuestro," meaning "our" or "ours." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who belonged to a particular group or community.

In the 13th century, the name Nuestro appeared in various historical records from the regions of Castile and Aragon in Spain. One such record is the "Libro de Repartimiento de Mallorca," which documented the distribution of lands and properties in Mallorca after the Aragonese conquest in 1229. The name Nuestro was listed among the settlers who received land grants.

The earliest known individual with the surname Nuestro was Juan Nuestro, a farmer and landowner from the village of Calatañazor in the province of Soria, Castile. He was mentioned in a land deed dated 1328.

In the 15th century, the name Nuestro was found in the records of the town of Almería, Andalusia. A notable figure from this era was Pedro Nuestro (c. 1420-1492), a merchant and member of the local council.

During the 16th century, the name Nuestro appeared in various parts of Spain, including Catalonia and Valencia. One prominent individual was María Nuestro (1532-1605), a renowned scholar and writer from Barcelona.

In the 17th century, the Nuestro family gained prominence in the region of Murcia. Antonio Nuestro (1619-1687) was a respected lawyer and judge in the city of Cartagena.

Another noteworthy individual was Francisco Nuestro (1745-1817), a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in Seville and played a crucial role in the defense of the city against the French invasion.

Throughout its history, the surname Nuestro has been associated with various professions, including farmers, merchants, scholars, lawyers, and military personnel. While the name originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nuestro

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

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

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