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

Ontivero, 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 Ontivero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ontivero in America

Ontivero is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ontivero surname appeared 150 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 Ontivero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ontivero 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 Ontivero

The surname Ontivero has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the early 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish words "on" meaning "where" and "tivero" meaning "archer" or "bowman." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was a skilled archer or worked as a bowman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ontivero can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Ontivero was mentioned as a resident in the year 1437. The name also appears in various historical documents from the regions of Andalusia and Castile, indicating that it was particularly prevalent in these areas during the medieval and Renaissance periods.

In the 16th century, there are records of an Ontivero family residing in the town of Almodóvar del Río, located in the province of Córdoba. This family was known for their involvement in the local agricultural sector and owned several vineyards in the region.

A notable figure bearing the surname Ontivero was Pedro Ontivero, a Spanish soldier who fought in the Conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s. He is mentioned in several accounts of the conquest for his bravery and military prowess.

Another individual of historical significance was María Ontivero, a renowned poetess from Seville who lived in the late 17th century. Her works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and published during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, there was a prominent Ontivero family based in the city of Granada, where they owned a successful textile business. One member of this family, Alejandro Ontivero (1823-1901), was a respected philanthropist and donated a significant portion of his wealth to various charitable causes in the region.

As the name spread across Spain and its territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as Ontiveros and Ontivero y Herrera. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the incorporation of additional surnames through marriage or inheritance.

While the surname Ontivero is not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it continues to be present in various parts of Spain, as well as in countries with significant Spanish heritage, such as Mexico, Argentina, and parts of the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ontivero

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

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

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