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

Yera, 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 Yera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yera in America

Yera is the 42237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yera surname appeared 514 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 Yera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yera 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 Yera

The surname Yera likely originates from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically Spain. The earliest records of the name date back to medieval times, around the 12th or 13th century. It was predominantly found in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in areas such as the Basque Country and Cantabria. The name Yera may be derived from old Spanish words or from Basque language origins, where similar-sounding words like "gera" mean "we remain" or "we stay."

One historical reference to the surname Yera appears in a manuscript from the early 14th century, particularly in documents related to land grants and taxation in the Kingdom of Castile. Records from these times often included the name Yera, especially in lists of landowners and tax contributors. Such historical documents suggest that individuals bearing this surname were landholders and had a certain social status.

The earliest recorded example of the surname Yera is found in a 1309 legal document in the municipal archives of Bilbao, where a man named Rodrigo Yera is mentioned as a witness in a property dispute. Another early example is the mention of María de Yera in a marriage registration in the town of Santillana del Mar in 1375. This indicates that the surname was present in various parts of northern Spain during these centuries.

Famous individuals with the surname Yera include Juan de Yera, a noted merchant who was active in Seville in the late 15th century. He played a significant role in the trade between Spain and the New World following the voyages of Christopher Columbus. Another notable person is Catalina Yera, a 16th-century poet from León whose works were celebrated in regional literary circles.

In the field of exploration, Francisco Yera, born in 1612, made a name for himself as an early explorer of the Caribbean islands and the eastern coast of what is now the United States. He contributed to several maps and navigational charts that aided subsequent generations of explorers and settlers.

Lastly, Fernando Yera, born in 1701, was a prominent cleric and educator in Barcelona. He was known for his contributions to the development of educational programs in Catalonia and his extensive writings on theology and philosophy. His works influenced many thinkers of his time and left a lasting impact on the intellectual landscape of the region.

These historical figures and early records provide insight into the enduring presence and significance of the surname Yera across several centuries in Spanish history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yera

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

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

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