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

Solera, 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 Solera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Solera in America

Solera is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Solera surname appeared 141 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 Solera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Solera 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 Solera

The surname Solera originated from Spain and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "solera," which refers to the process of aging wines or spirits in a particular manner. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the wine-making or distilling industries.

In the early years, the name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Andalusia and La Mancha, known for their rich wine-producing heritage. Records from the 16th and 17th centuries indicate variations in the spelling, including Soleira and Soleira, reflecting the evolving orthography of the time.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Solera can be found in the archives of the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain. This archive contains records of Spanish colonists and explorers who ventured to the Americas during the age of exploration. It is likely that individuals bearing the Solera surname were among those who embarked on these voyages, carrying their name to the New World.

Notable individuals with the Solera surname include Juan de Solera (1528-1593), a renowned Spanish winemaker who pioneered innovative techniques in the production of sherry wines. His contributions significantly influenced the region's wine industry and earned him recognition as a pioneer in his field.

Another prominent figure was María Solera (1648-1712), a Spanish nun and mystic revered for her profound religious devotion and alleged visions. Her writings and teachings gained widespread attention during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of religious history.

In the realm of literature, Miguel Solera (1817-1891) was a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright. His works, imbued with romantic and nationalistic themes, garnered critical acclaim and contributed to the cultural renaissance of 19th-century Spain.

The artistic legacy of the Solera name was further enriched by Emilio Solera (1875-1948), a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor. His works, characterized by their vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes, captured the essence of Spanish landscapes and traditions, earning him a prominent place in the annals of Spanish art history.

Lastly, José Solera (1901-1978) was a distinguished Spanish architect whose innovative designs left an indelible mark on the urban landscapes of several Spanish cities. His modernist approach to architecture, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal, garnered international recognition and cemented his place among the pioneering architects of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Solera

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Solera, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!