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

Vigueras, 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 Vigueras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vigueras in America

Vigueras is the 61899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vigueras surname appeared 324 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 Vigueras.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vigueras 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 Vigueras

The surname Vigueras is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Catalonia and Aragon in northeastern Spain. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 10th and 15th centuries.

One possible origin of the name Vigueras is from the Spanish word "viga," which means "beam" or "rafter." It could have been an occupational surname given to individuals involved in the construction or carpentry trades, particularly those skilled in working with beams and rafters.

Another potential source of the surname Vigueras is its connection to the Catalan word "viguer," which referred to a local magistrate or official responsible for administering justice and enforcing laws in a particular town or region. It's plausible that the name was initially borne by individuals who held such positions of authority.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Vigueras can be found in historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries in Aragon and Catalonia. For example, a notable figure was Pere Vigueras, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in Barcelona during the latter half of the 14th century.

In the 16th century, there are references to a Catalan scholar and writer named Francesc Vigueras, who authored several works on rhetoric and philosophy. He was born in Lleida around 1520 and died in Barcelona in 1598.

Another notable individual was Juan Vigueras, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Spanish War of Succession (1701-1714). He was born in Zaragoza in 1678 and gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure was Mariano Vigueras, a Spanish painter and engraver who was active in Madrid. He was born in 1712 and is known for his religious artworks and portraits commissioned by the Spanish nobility.

In the 19th century, a renowned figure was José Vigueras, a Spanish politician and writer who served as a member of the Parliament during the reign of Queen Isabella II. He was born in Valencia in 1811 and played a significant role in the political and intellectual circles of his time.

While the surname Vigueras has its origins in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, it remains more prevalent in Spanish-speaking countries and regions with historical ties to Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vigueras

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

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

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