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

Baho, 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 Baho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baho in America

Baho is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baho surname appeared 129 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 Baho.

The history of the last name Baho

The surname BAHO is believed to have originated in the Spanish region of Galicia, specifically in the area around the city of Pontevedra. The earliest known record of this name dates back to the late 15th century, where it was likely derived from a Galician word meaning "bay" or "inlet."

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Xoán Baho, a fisherman from the village of Bueu, who was mentioned in a local parish record from 1497. The name was also found in several land ownership documents from the 16th century, often associated with coastal areas or fishing communities.

In the 17th century, the Baho surname appeared in the historical records of the nearby town of Caldas de Reis, where a family of that name owned a small vineyard. One notable member was Pedro Baho (1624-1691), a local merchant and landowner who was involved in several legal disputes over property rights.

By the late 18th century, the name had spread to other parts of Spain, as evidenced by the birth of Alonso Baho (1772-1842) in the city of Seville. Alonso later became a respected professor of literature at the University of Seville and authored several works on Spanish poetry.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Baho family emigrated to Cuba, where they established themselves as successful plantation owners. One of the most prominent figures was Joaquín Baho (1821-1892), who owned a large sugar plantation near Matanzas and was active in local politics.

Another notable individual with this surname was María Baho (1876-1958), a Spanish writer and feminist activist from Barcelona. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and published several works on gender equality and social reform.

While the surname BAHO is relatively uncommon outside of Spain and Latin America, it has a rich history rooted in the coastal regions of Galicia, where it likely originated from a word describing the area's geographical features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baho

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

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

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