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

Pereda, 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 Pereda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pereda in America

Pereda is the 11283rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pereda surname appeared 2,800 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Pereda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pereda 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 Pereda

The surname Pereda originated in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the word "peredo," which means "pear tree" in Spanish. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near a pear tree or in an area known for its abundance of pear trees.

One of the earliest known references to the name Pereda can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a medieval manuscript compiled in the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Pereda, indicating that the name was already well-established in certain regions of Spain by that time.

During the 15th century, the Pereda family gained prominence in the northern Spanish province of Cantabria, particularly in the town of Santillana del Mar. One notable member was Juan de Pereda (1460-1525), a renowned architect who designed several important buildings in the region, including the Collegiate Church of Santa Juliana in Santillana del Mar.

In the 16th century, Antonio de Pereda (1611-1678) was a prominent Spanish Golden Age painter from the city of Valladolid. His works, particularly his religious paintings and portraits, were highly acclaimed and can be found in many churches and museums throughout Spain.

Another notable figure was José de Pereda (1833-1906), a celebrated Spanish novelist and playwright from Cantabria. He is considered one of the most important writers of the Spanish literary realism movement, and his works often depicted the rural life and customs of his native region.

In the 20th century, Vicente Pereda (1897-1981) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Labor during the Second Spanish Republic. He was also a prominent figure in the Spanish Republican government-in-exile during the Francisco Franco era.

Throughout its history, the surname Pereda has also been associated with various place names in Spain, such as Pereda de Ancares, Pereda de Buitrago, and Pereda de la Riera, further emphasizing its geographic origins and connections to specific locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pereda

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

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

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