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

Badajos, 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 Badajos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badajos in America

Badajos is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badajos surname appeared 106 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 Badajos.

The history of the last name Badajos

The surname Badajos originated in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Extremadura, Spain. It is derived from the Spanish city of Badajoz, which traces its roots back to the Roman settlement of Pax Augusta. The name Badajoz is believed to have evolved from the Arabic "Batalyaws," meaning "land of the slough."

The earliest recorded instances of the Badajos surname can be found in medieval Spanish documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. During this time, the Reconquista was underway, and many families adopted surnames based on their places of origin or residences. The Badajos name likely emerged as a result of this practice, with individuals hailing from or associated with the city of Badajoz.

In the 15th century, the Badajos family played a significant role in the conquest of the Canary Islands. Juan Garcia de Badajos, a notable figure from this family, participated in the expedition led by Juan de Bethencourt in 1402, which initiated the conquest of the archipelago. His descendants continued to hold influential positions in the administration of the Canary Islands for several generations.

Another prominent individual bearing the Badajos surname was Gaspar de Badajos (c. 1460-1522), a Spanish poet and playwright from the Renaissance period. His works, including the play "La Doleria del Sueño del Mundo," reflected the literary and cultural trends of his time.

During the Age of Exploration, the Badajos surname also found its way to the Americas. One notable figure was Diego de Badajos (c. 1520-1590), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro. He later settled in the region and served as a local administrator.

In the 18th century, José de Badajos (1722-1796) was a prominent Spanish military officer and colonial administrator. He served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1786 to 1789, overseeing the island's defenses and administrative affairs during a critical period of Spanish colonial rule.

Over time, the Badajos surname spread beyond Spain and the Spanish territories, with variations in spelling and pronunciation emerging in different regions and cultures. However, its roots can be traced back to the city of Badajoz and the rich history of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badajos

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

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

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