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

Tejera, 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 Tejera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tejera in America

Tejera is the 25572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tejera surname appeared 965 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 Tejera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tejera 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 Tejera

The surname Tejera is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the 15th century in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. The name is derived from the Spanish word "teja," meaning "tile," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been tile makers or had some connection to the tile-making industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tejera surname can be found in the archives of the town of Zalamea de la Serena, in the province of Badajoz, Extremadura. A document dated 1492 mentions a certain Juan Tejera, who was a landowner and a respected member of the local community.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical records from the cities of Seville and Cordoba in Andalusia. These records include references to individuals such as Alonso Tejera, a merchant who traded in ceramics and tiles, and Diego Tejera, a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in Seville.

As the centuries passed, the Tejera surname spread to other parts of Spain and eventually to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure bearing this surname was Pedro de Tejera y Quesada, a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile in the late 16th century. He was born in Seville around 1540 and played a crucial role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region.

Another remarkable individual with the Tejera surname was Fray Alonso de Tejera, a Franciscan friar and missionary who lived in the 17th century. Born in Extremadura in 1602, he traveled to New Spain (present-day Mexico) and dedicated his life to evangelizing and educating the indigenous populations. His work left a lasting impact on the cultural and religious landscape of the region.

In the 18th century, Juan Antonio Tejera y Fernández, a renowned writer and poet from Seville, gained recognition for his literary contributions. Born in 1712, he wrote several plays and poetry collections that were widely acclaimed during his time.

Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, we find María Tejera y Sánchez, a celebrated Spanish painter who specialized in portraiture and religious art. Born in Andalusia in 1825, her works were exhibited in various galleries and earned her numerous accolades throughout her artistic career.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the Tejera surname throughout history, showcasing its rich heritage and diverse connections across different fields and regions. The name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its Spanish roots and the remarkable legacies of those who have borne it over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tejera

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

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

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