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

Ubiera, 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 Ubiera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ubiera in America

Ubiera is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ubiera surname appeared 352 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 Ubiera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ubiera 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 Ubiera

The surname Ubiera has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "ubiar," which means "to locate" or "to position." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked as surveyors or cartographers.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Ubiera can be found in the Cartulario de Ávila, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Ávila, Spain, dating back to the 12th century. In these records, the name appears as "Ubiera" and is associated with a prominent family from the region.

During the 13th century, the surname Ubiera gained prominence in the Kingdom of Castile, particularly in the province of Toledo. Several notable individuals bearing this surname are mentioned in historical records from this period, including Juan de Ubiera, a respected jurist and advisor to King Alfonso X, who lived from 1221 to 1284.

As the surname spread across Spain, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Ubera," "Uviera," and "Hubiera." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in transcribing the name.

In the 15th century, the Ubiera family established itself in the city of Seville, where they played a significant role in the local government and trade. One prominent member of this family was Pedro de Ubiera, a successful merchant and city councilor who lived from 1435 to 1498.

The surname Ubiera also had a presence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. In the 16th century, Diego de Ubiera, a Spanish conquistador, accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico and later settled in the region.

Another noteworthy figure bearing the surname Ubiera was Juana de Ubiera, a renowned writer and poet from Seville, who lived from 1560 to 1635. Her literary works, which included sonnets and religious poetry, were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Ubiera has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including military leaders, clergy members, and artists. While its prevalence may have diminished in modern times, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Spain and its historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ubiera

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

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

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