2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Badajos
A surname of Spanish origin possibly derived from the city of Badajoz.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Badajos. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Badajos surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Badajos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Badajos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (31.9%) and White (6.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Badajos
Among Census respondents with the surname Badajos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (31.9%) and White (6.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Badajos bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Badajos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino54.3% · 63
- Asian and Pacific Islander31.9% · 37
- White6.9% · 8
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Badajos
Badajos appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+10 bearers (+9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,741 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.4%) | Up 8,741 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Badajos surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #145,028 | 5.7% |
| Count | 106 | 116 | 9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Badajos bearers went from 106 to 116 (+9.4% change). The surname moved up 8,741 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #145,028.
FAQ
Badajos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Badajos?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Badajos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Badajos?
Badajos ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Badajos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Badajos.
Has Badajos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Badajos went from 106 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 10 (+9.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Badajos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Badajos, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 54.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (31.9%) and White (6.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Badajos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.3% (63 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Badajos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (54.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (31.9%), White (6.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Badajos (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Badajos mean?
A surname of Spanish origin possibly derived from the city of Badajoz. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Badajos (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Badajos?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.