The Top 10 Most Puerto Rican Last Names and their Origins

Interested in professional genealogy services? You can reach me through my APG profile: https://www.apgen.org/users/dairen-ca... What are the most Puerto Rican last names? Not the most common names. Not the names found throughout all of Latin America. The names that, when you hear them, immediately sound Boricua. In this video, professional genealogist Dairen Castro Torres counts down the Top 10 Most Puerto Rican Last Names and explores the fascinating stories behind them. From conquistadors and militia captains to Canary Island settlers, Basque noblemen, town founders, and some of the oldest families on the island, these surnames helped shape the history and identity of Puerto Rico. Along the way, you'll discover: • Families that arrived during the earliest years of Spanish colonization • Connections to conquistadors, governors, and military leaders • The role of Canary Islanders, Basques, Irish immigrants, and other settlers in Puerto Rican history • How a handful of families spread across the island and became deeply rooted in Puerto Rican culture • Surprising genealogical connections between some of Puerto Rico's most influential colonial families Do you descend from one of the families mentioned in this video? Leave a comment and tell us what town your family comes from. And if you think a surname was left off the list that should have been included, let us know and make your case in the comments. If you enjoy Puerto Rican genealogy, history, DNA, family research, and colonial records, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more videos.