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

Bacelis, 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 Bacelis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bacelis in America

Bacelis is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bacelis surname appeared 100 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 Bacelis.

The history of the last name Bacelis

The surname BACELIS is believed to have originated in Portugal during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "bacelo," which refers to a small village or hamlet. This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone from a particular rural area or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BACELIS surname can be found in the "Livro de Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a Portuguese medieval genealogical record dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions a noble family with the surname BACELIS, indicating that the name was already established among the Portuguese aristocracy during that time.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named João BACELIS (1520-1587) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and theologian. He served as a professor at the University of Coimbra and was highly regarded for his contributions to the field of religious studies.

During the Age of Discovery, several Portuguese explorers and navigators bearing the BACELIS surname played a role in the expansion of the Portuguese Empire. One notable example is Sebastião BACELIS (1565-1629), who accompanied numerous expeditions to the Americas and helped establish Portuguese settlements in Brazil.

The BACELIS surname also has a presence in historical records from the Iberian Peninsula. In the 17th century, a Spanish military commander named Miguel BACELIS (1640-1705) distinguished himself in various campaigns against the Moors and was celebrated for his bravery and strategic prowess.

Another noteworthy individual with the BACELIS surname was Maria BACELIS (1785-1856), a Portuguese writer and poet who gained acclaim for her lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Portugal.

While the BACELIS surname has retained its roots in Portugal and Spain, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula, where it likely emerged as a locational surname denoting an individual's place of origin or residence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bacelis

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

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

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