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

Obrero, 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 Obrero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Obrero in America

Obrero is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Obrero surname appeared 216 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 Obrero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Obrero 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 Obrero

The surname Obrero is derived from the Spanish word "obrero," which means "worker" or "laborer." It is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period or earlier.

The name Obrero may have been initially used as a descriptive surname to identify individuals who worked as laborers, craftsmen, or manual workers. In the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from a person's occupation, place of origin, or physical characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Obrero can be found in Spanish historical documents from the 14th century. For example, a certain Juan Obrero was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Seville in 1382.

The name Obrero may also have been associated with specific places or regions in Spain where manual labor or craftsmanship was prevalent. For instance, some individuals with this surname may have originated from areas known for their mining, agricultural, or artisanal industries.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Obrero. One example is Pedro Obrero (1516-1582), a Spanish Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Alcalá and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Obrero (1640-1701), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious artworks and portraits. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

In the 19th century, José Obrero (1818-1892) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament and played a role in the drafting of the Spanish Constitution of 1869.

Juanita Obrero (1872-1948), a Spanish educator and women's rights advocate, was also a notable figure. She established several schools and advocated for women's access to education and equal rights.

Lastly, Miguel Obrero (1902-1976) was a Spanish sculptor and artist known for his monumental public works and sculptures, some of which can be found in various cities across Spain and Latin America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Obrero

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

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

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