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

Badua, 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 Badua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Badua in America

Badua is the 28437th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Badua surname appeared 839 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 Badua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Badua 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 Badua

The surname Badua is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "badua," which means "a marshy area" or "a swamp." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived near or worked in such environments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Badua surname can be found in the Archivo Histórico Nacional de España (National Historical Archive of Spain), where a document from the 14th century mentions a certain Pedro de Badua, who was a landowner in the region of Andalusia.

During the 15th century, the Badua name appeared in various municipal records and registers in the towns of Seville and Cordoba. It is worth noting that the name was sometimes spelled differently, such as "Baduha" or "Baduja," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling that were common in those times.

In the 16th century, the Badua family gained prominence in the city of Granada, where they were involved in the textile trade and owned several workshops. One notable member of this family was Juan Badua (1512-1587), who served as a councilman and played a crucial role in the city's governance.

Another individual with the Badua surname who left a significant mark was Antonio Badua (1621-1698), a renowned sculptor from Seville. His works adorned numerous churches and cathedrals throughout Andalusia, and he is considered one of the most influential artists of the Spanish Baroque period.

As the Badua family spread across Spain and beyond, the name appeared in various historical records and documents. For instance, in the 18th century, there were records of a Badua family residing in the city of Cadiz, where they were involved in maritime trade and exploration.

Over the centuries, the Badua surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including writers, musicians, and academics. One notable example is María Badua (1879-1956), a Spanish poet and novelist who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Badua

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

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

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