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

Vaquerano, 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 Vaquerano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaquerano in America

Vaquerano is the 32750th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaquerano surname appeared 701 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 Vaquerano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaquerano 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 Vaquerano

The surname Vaquerano has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "vaquero," which means "cowboy" or "cattle herder." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals whose occupation involved tending to cattle or working on ranches.

One of the earliest known references to the name Vaquerano can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century hunting treatise commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. The book mentions a place called "Vaquerano" in the region of La Mancha, which may have been the origin of the surname.

In the 15th century, records show the presence of individuals with the surname Vaquerano in the city of Seville. One notable example is Juan Vaquerano, a merchant and landowner who lived in the late 1400s. His name appears in several documents related to property transactions and business dealings.

During the 16th century, the name Vaquerano spread to other parts of Spain, including the region of Extremadura. A famous figure bearing this surname was Hernán Vaquerano, a conquistador who participated in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru. He was born in Trujillo, Extremadura, around 1510 and died in Lima, Peru, in 1580.

In the 17th century, the Vaquerano surname gained prominence in the region of Andalusia. One notable individual was Diego Vaquerano, a renowned painter and sculptor who was born in Córdoba in 1624. His works adorned many churches and public buildings in Andalusia during the Baroque period.

As Spain expanded its influence in the Americas, the Vaquerano surname was carried across the Atlantic Ocean. In the 18th century, records show the presence of individuals with this surname in various Spanish colonies, including Mexico and Peru. One notable figure was José Vaquerano, a military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in Puebla, Mexico, in 1775 and participated in several campaigns against French forces in Spain.

Throughout history, the Vaquerano surname has been associated with various occupations, including ranching, agriculture, art, and military service. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain and the cattle-herding profession, the name has evolved and spread across multiple regions and continents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaquerano

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

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

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