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

Vaquer, 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 Vaquer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaquer in America

Vaquer is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaquer surname appeared 115 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 Vaquer.

The history of the last name Vaquer

The surname VAQUER has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Catalan word "vaquera," which means "cowherd" or "cattle rancher." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in the cattle industry or worked as cowherds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VAQUER can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a certain Guillem Vaquer is mentioned in a land grant document dated 1367. This document refers to Vaquer as a prominent cattle rancher in the region.

During the 15th century, the VAQUER surname spread across Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. Historical records from this period, such as tax rolls and parish registers, indicate that the name was well-established in these areas.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the VAQUER surname was Joan Vaquer, a Catalan merchant and explorer who was part of an expedition to the Americas in 1521. He is believed to have settled in what is now Mexico and played a role in the early colonization efforts in the region.

Another prominent individual with the VAQUER surname was Francesc Vaquer, a Catalan painter who lived from 1583 to 1655. He was known for his religious works and was commissioned to create several altarpieces for churches in Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

During the 17th century, the VAQUER name appeared in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Castile. One notable bearer of the name was Diego Vaquer, a Spanish military officer who participated in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) and later served as a governor in the Spanish colonies in the Americas.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the VAQUER surname was Marià Vaquer, a Catalan architect who was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the Palau de la Virreina and the Church of Santa Maria del Mar.

As the VAQUER surname spread across Spain and its territories, it also found its way to other parts of the world through Spanish exploration and colonization efforts. Today, the name can be found in various Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in Latin America, where it has undergone various spelling variations and adaptations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaquer

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

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 Vaquer 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.

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

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