Contreras
Contreras Meaning & Origin
About Contreras
The surname Contreras is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "contrera," which refers to a type of trap or snare used for hunting. As a surname, Contreras is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in setting traps or perhaps had a cunning or deceptive nature. It is a relatively common surname in Spanish-speaking countries and has spread to other parts of the world through migration.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Contreras holds a prominent position in our records, ranking within the top 500. Here's an in-depth look at its popularity and demographic spread:
- Number of People with the name Contreras: 130,164
- Overall Popularity: 0.05%
- Ranking: 229
- Frequency per 100k people: 44.13
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Contreras based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Contreras in Braille
Here's how to represent Contreras in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Contreras using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Contreras using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
