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

Bahamonde, 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 Bahamonde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bahamonde in America

Bahamonde is the 55255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bahamonde surname appeared 372 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 Bahamonde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bahamonde 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 Bahamonde

The surname Bahamonde is of Spanish origin and traces its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the Arabic words "baha" meaning "fertile valley" and "monte" meaning "mountain." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who hailed from a specific fertile valley or mountain region in Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bahamonde surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document listed various noble families and landowners, indicating that the Bahamondes were a prominent family during that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Bahamonde name was Diego de Bahamonde, a Spanish military leader who participated in the Reconquista, the Christian re-conquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. He was born around 1420 and played a significant role in the capture of Granada in 1492.

During the 16th century, Juan de Bahamonde y Vivero, born in 1525, was a renowned Spanish navigator and explorer. He accompanied several expeditions to the Americas and contributed to the exploration and colonization efforts of the Spanish Empire.

In the 17th century, the Bahamonde family continued to hold influential positions. Pedro de Bahamonde, born in 1620, was a respected jurist and served as a judge in the Spanish Inquisition.

Moving into the 18th century, Ignacio de Bahamonde y Saavedra, born in 1745, was a prominent military officer who fought in the Spanish-American wars of independence. He held high-ranking positions in the Spanish army and was known for his strategic abilities.

While the Bahamonde surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration. The name has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting its enduring legacy across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bahamonde

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

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

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