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

Bacalso, 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 Bacalso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bacalso in America

Bacalso is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bacalso surname appeared 150 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 Bacalso.

The history of the last name Bacalso

The surname BACALSO is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain during the 9th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "bacalao," which means "cod fish." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the fishing or trading of cod.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BACALSO surname can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript "El Cantar de Mio Cid," dated around 1200 AD. This epic poem mentions a character named Pero BACALSO, who was a fisherman from the coastal town of Santander.

In the 13th century, records show that a family with the surname BACALSO resided in the town of Laredo, located in the autonomous community of Cantabria. The town of Laredo was known for its thriving fishing industry, further supporting the connection between the surname and the trade of cod.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan BACALSO (1412-1489) gained recognition as a successful merchant who facilitated the export of cod from the coastal regions of Spain to other parts of Europe. His entrepreneurial endeavors helped establish the BACALSO name as a prominent one in the fishing and maritime industries.

Another individual of historical significance was Catalina BACALSO (1532-1612), a renowned navigator and explorer from the Basque region. She was one of the few women of her time to command her own ship and participated in several voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the expansion of Spain's maritime influence.

In the 17th century, the BACALSO surname began to spread beyond Spain as members of the family migrated to various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas. One such individual was Sebastián BACALSO (1610-1687), who settled in Havana, Cuba, and became a successful trader of salted cod and other seafood products.

Over the centuries, the BACALSO surname has been associated with coastal towns and villages in northern Spain, particularly in the regions of Cantabria, Asturias, and the Basque Country. While the name has undergone slight variations in spelling, such as BACALSO, BACALZO, and BACALZO, its connection to the fishing and maritime industries has remained a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bacalso

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

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 Bacalso 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.

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

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