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

Baello, 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 Baello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baello in America

Baello is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baello surname appeared 112 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 Baello.

The history of the last name Baello

The surname BAELLO is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 8th century during the Moorish rule of the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "baal," meaning "lord" or "master," and was likely adopted by those who held positions of authority or nobility.

In the 11th century, the name appeared in various historical records, including the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval manuscript that documented land ownership and taxation in the Kingdom of Castile. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Baello," which later evolved into its current form.

During the 12th century, the BAELLO surname became associated with several prominent families in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia. One notable figure from this era was Don Rodrigo Baello, a nobleman and military commander who fought alongside King Alfonso VIII in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212.

By the 15th century, the BAELLO name had spread to other parts of Spain, including Catalonia and Valencia. In 1487, a certain Juan Baello was mentioned in the Llibre del Repartiment, a document detailing the distribution of lands and properties after the Reconquista of Valencia.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, several members of the BAELLO family distinguished themselves in various fields. Francisco Baello (1540-1612) was a renowned architect who designed several churches and buildings in Seville, while Hernando Baello (1575-1640) was a respected theologian and author who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca.

In the 18th century, the BAELLO surname gained prominence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. One notable figure was José Baello (1715-1788), a military officer and explorer who led several expeditions in the region now known as Texas, establishing settlements and mapping new territories.

Another significant individual bearing the BAELLO name was Mariana Baello (1780-1855), a renowned poet and writer from Cádiz, whose works were widely acclaimed and celebrated during the Spanish Romantic period.

As the centuries progressed, the BAELLO surname continued to be represented in various fields, producing scholars, artists, and public figures, carrying on the legacy of this historic Spanish name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baello

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

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

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