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

Orejudos, 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 Orejudos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orejudos in America

Orejudos is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orejudos surname appeared 104 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 Orejudos.

The history of the last name Orejudos

The surname "OREJUDOS" is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, in southern Spain, where it was likely derived from the Spanish word "oreja," meaning "ear," and the suffix "-udos," denoting abundance or a characteristic feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "OREJUDOS" can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, dating back to the late 1500s. The name is thought to have been initially applied as a descriptive nickname, possibly referring to an individual with prominent or distinctive ears.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries, some individuals bearing the surname "OREJUDOS" migrated to the New World, settling in various regions of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.

In the early 18th century, a notable figure named Pedro Orejudos (1692-1771) emerged as a respected landowner and cattle rancher in the region of Nueva Galicia, now part of present-day Mexico. His descendants continued to carry the surname and contributed to the local economy and society.

Another prominent individual with the surname "OREJUDOS" was María Antonia Orejudos (1782-1856), a philanthropist and patron of the arts in Quito, Ecuador. She was renowned for her support of local artists and her efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of the region.

In the 19th century, a renowned military leader named Joaquín Orejudos (1823-1898) gained recognition for his role in the Mexican-American War and the subsequent conflicts within Mexico. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him the respect of his contemporaries and a place in Mexican history.

Additionally, the name "OREJUDOS" has been associated with various place names throughout Spain and Latin America, such as the small village of Orejudos in the province of Badajoz, Spain, and the Hacienda Orejudos, a historic estate in Jalisco, Mexico.

While the surname "OREJUDOS" may not be among the most common in the Spanish-speaking world, its historical roots and the stories of notable individuals who bore this name contribute to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orejudos

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

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

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