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

Quebrado, 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 Quebrado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Quebrado in America

Quebrado is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Quebrado surname appeared 260 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 Quebrado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Quebrado 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 Quebrado

The surname Quebrado is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "quebrado" which means "broken" or "fractured." The name likely emerged in Spain during the Middle Ages, possibly as a descriptive nickname or relating to an occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Quebrado can be found in the Spanish town of Burgos, where a "Juan Quebrado" is mentioned in municipal records from the 14th century. This suggests that the name may have originated in the region of Castile, though it eventually spread to other parts of Spain.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as Spain expanded its empire across the Americas, the Quebrado surname was carried to the New World by Spanish settlers and conquistadors. Notable individuals with this name include Pedro Quebrado, a Spanish soldier who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Quebrado family settled in the region of Andalusia, where they gained prominence as landowners and farmers. One member, Diego Quebrado (1710-1785), was a prominent agriculturist known for his innovations in olive cultivation.

As the Quebrado name spread across the Spanish-speaking world, it also evolved into various regional variations and spellings. For example, in parts of Latin America, the surname is sometimes spelled "Quebrada" or "Quebrados."

Other notable individuals with the Quebrado surname include:

1. Juana Quebrado (1620-1694), a Spanish philosopher and scholar known for her works on ethics and metaphysics.
2. Rodrigo Quebrado (1765-1831), a Venezuelan revolutionary who fought alongside Simón Bolívar in the wars of independence.
3. Emilia Quebrado (1845-1912), a Cuban poet and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Manuel Quebrado (1885-1957), a Spanish painter and artist known for his vibrant landscapes and still-life works.
5. Margarita Quebrado (1924-2008), a Mexican actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout the 20th century.

While the Quebrado surname may have originated as a descriptive nickname or occupational title, it has since become a well-established and widespread name throughout the Spanish-speaking world, with a rich history spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Quebrado

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

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

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