Explore the Family Name Herrada

The meaning of Herrada

Spanish: 1. habitational name from one of the places called Herrada in Murcia and especially Albacete. 2. metonymic occupational name from herrada, a term denoting a barrel made of wood with iron hoops (Latin ferrata). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Juan, Jose, Manuel, Adan, Carlos, Raul, Angel, Armando, Aurelio, Bernardo, Berta.

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How common is the last name Herrada in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Herrada' has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Herrada ranked 24,432 in terms of popularity among surnames, but by 2010 it climbed to 20,192 – a notable increase of 17.35 percent. The total count of individuals bearing the name also increased from 960 in 2000 to 1,320 in 2010, which is growth of 37.5 percent. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Herrada rose by 25 percent over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#24,432#20,19217.35%
Count9601,32037.5%
Proportion per 100k0.360.4525%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Herrada

Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Herrada', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that this surname is predominantly identified with the Hispanic community, representing 93.65 percent in 2000 and dropping slightly to 92.58 percent in 2010. While there was no representation in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in 2000, by 2010, small proportions of these communities, 0.45 percent and 0.38 percent respectively, bore the Herrada surname. The white community also saw a slight increase in the use of the surname Herrada, rising from 5.73 percent in 2000 to 6.21 percent in 2010. The Black community and those identifying as Two or more races had no representation under this surname in both the 2000 and 2010 census data.

20002010Change
Hispanic93.65%92.58%-1.14%
White5.73%6.21%8.38%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.45%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0.38%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%