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

Sierras, 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 Sierras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sierras in America

Sierras is the 44808th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sierras surname appeared 479 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 Sierras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sierras 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 Sierras

The surname "Sierras" originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "sierra," which means a mountain range or a saw, referring to the jagged appearance of mountain peaks. The name likely originated in regions near the Sierra Nevada or Sierra Morena mountain ranges in southern Spain.

In the early 16th century, the name "Sierras" appeared in several historical records, including the census records of the Kingdom of Castile and León. One notable reference is found in the "Libro de los Dichos y Hechos" (Book of Sayings and Deeds), a chronicle written by Juan Fernández de Heredia in 1530, which mentions a nobleman named Rodrigo de Sierras.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Sierras" dates back to 1487, when a certain Juan de Sierras was registered as a resident of the city of Granada. Another early reference is found in the archives of the Universidad de Salamanca, where a student named Pedro de Sierras was enrolled in 1522.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname "Sierras" have achieved notable status. In the 17th century, Diego de Sierras (1602-1671) was a renowned Spanish playwright and poet, known for his works such as "El Príncipe Constante" and "La Vida es Sueño." Another notable figure was Francisca de Sierras (1710-1784), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Monasterio de la Inmaculada Concepción in Seville.

In the 19th century, José María Sierras (1823-1890) was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1868 to 1869. During the same era, Manuel Sierras (1835-1912) was a renowned Spanish artist known for his landscapes and portraits.

Additionally, a notable figure in the 20th century was Enrique Sierras (1901-1987), a Spanish architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts after the Spanish Civil War, designing numerous public buildings and monuments in Madrid and other cities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sierras

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

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

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