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

Transfiguración, 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 Transfiguración surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Transfiguración in America

Transfiguración is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Transfiguración surname appeared 143 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 Transfiguración.

We can also compare 2010 data for Transfiguración 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 Transfiguración

The surname Transfiguracion has its origins in Spain, likely emerging during the late medieval period around the 15th or 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "transfiguración," which translates to "transfiguration" in English. This term has religious connotations and refers to the event in Christian theology where Jesus Christ was transformed and became radiant on a mountain in the presence of his disciples Peter, James, and John.

Transfiguracion was likely initially used as a descriptive name or a nickname for an individual who had undergone a significant transformation, either physically, spiritually, or metaphorically. It may have been bestowed upon someone who had a profound religious experience or conversion, or it could have been given to someone who had undergone a remarkable change in appearance or character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Transfiguracion can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan de Transfiguracion was mentioned in a document dated 1572. This suggests that the name was already in use by the mid-16th century in Spain.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Transfiguracion was Diego de Transfiguracion (1602-1671), a Spanish painter and engraver from Seville. His works often depicted religious themes, reflecting the significance of the name's spiritual associations.

During the 18th century, the Transfiguracion family established itself in the Spanish colony of Puerto Rico. One prominent member was Tomás de Transfiguracion (1725-1802), a wealthy landowner and influential figure in the colonial society of Puerto Rico.

As Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the Americas, the surname Transfiguracion likely traveled with them. In the 19th century, records show a Francisca Transfiguracion (1812-1887) who lived in Mexico and was known for her charitable work and assistance to the poor.

Another notable individual with the surname Transfiguracion was Emilio Transfiguracion (1855-1923), a Chilean writer and poet who gained recognition for his romantic and patriotic works celebrating the beauty of his homeland.

While the surname Transfiguracion is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich historical background rooted in the religious and cultural traditions of Spain and the Spanish-speaking world. Its unique meaning and connotations have made it a distinctive and intriguing surname throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Transfiguración

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

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

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