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

Sarreal, 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 Sarreal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sarreal in America

Sarreal is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sarreal surname appeared 219 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 Sarreal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sarreal 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 Sarreal

The surname Sarreal has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word 'sarria', meaning a basket or pannier used for carrying goods. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone involved in the trade or transportation of goods using such baskets.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sarreal can be found in a document from the 14th century, where it appears as 'Sarrial'. This spelling variation likely arose due to regional dialects and differences in scribal practices at the time.

During the 15th century, the name Sarreal gained prominence in the region of Catalonia, particularly in the city of Barcelona. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing this surname, such as Joan Sarreal, a merchant who lived in the late 1400s.

As the name spread across Spain, it also took on various regional spellings and variations. In Aragon, for instance, the name was sometimes written as 'Sarreal', while in Castile, it appeared as 'Sarrial' or 'Sarriel'.

One notable figure associated with the Sarreal surname was Pedro Sarreal, a renowned architect from Valencia who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for designing several impressive churches and buildings in the city, some of which still stand today.

In the 17th century, the Sarreal family established itself in the town of Villarreal, located in the province of Castellón. Here, they became landowners and contributed significantly to the local economy and community.

Another distinguished individual bearing the Sarreal name was Miguel Sarreal y Ferrer, a Spanish military officer and writer who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He served in the Spanish army during the Napoleonic Wars and later wrote several acclaimed works on military strategy and tactics.

The Sarreal surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization of the New World. One notable figure was Sebastián Sarreal, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the exploration and conquest of present-day Mexico in the 16th century.

Throughout its history, the Sarreal surname has been associated with various occupations, from merchants and artisans to military personnel and landowners. While its origins may have been humble, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sarreal

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

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

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