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

Babauta, 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 Babauta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Babauta in America

Babauta is the 42511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Babauta surname appeared 510 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 Babauta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Babauta 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 Babauta

The surname BABAUTA originates from the Chamorro people of the Mariana Islands, a group of islands in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name is thought to have its roots in the Chamorro language, but the precise etymology is unclear.

The Mariana Islands were first colonized by the Spanish in the 17th century, and it is during this time that many Chamorro surnames, including BABAUTA, began to be recorded. The earliest known record of the name BABAUTA appears in a Spanish census from the late 1600s, where it is listed as a family name on the island of Guam.

Throughout the Spanish colonial period, the BABAUTA name was predominantly found in the Mariana Islands, particularly on Guam, Rota, and Saipan. It is possible that the name originated from an older Chamorro word or phrase, but the meaning has been lost over time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname BABAUTA was Juan BABAUTA, a prominent Chamorro leader on Guam in the late 18th century. He was known for his efforts in defending the island against foreign invaders and played a crucial role in the Chamorro resistance against the Spanish colonizers.

Another notable BABAUTA was María BABAUTA, a Chamorro woman from Saipan who lived in the early 19th century. She is remembered for her role in preserving Chamorro culture and traditions, and for passing down her knowledge to future generations.

In the 20th century, one of the most well-known individuals with the BABAUTA surname was Carlos BABAUTA, a Chamorro writer and scholar from Guam. Born in 1923, he dedicated his life to documenting and preserving the Chamorro language and culture. His works are widely studied and celebrated in the Mariana Islands.

Another prominent figure was Joaquin BABAUTA, a Chamorro politician and activist from Saipan, who was born in 1941. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of the Chamorro people and played a significant role in the political movements of the Mariana Islands in the latter half of the 20th century.

Finally, Antonio BABAUTA, born in 1955 on Guam, was a renowned Chamorro artist known for his intricate woodcarvings and sculptures. His works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Chamorro people and were widely exhibited throughout the Pacific region.

While the BABAUTA surname has its roots in the Mariana Islands, it has since spread to other parts of the world as members of the Chamorro community have migrated and settled in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Babauta

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

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

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