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

Balbastro, 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 Balbastro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Balbastro in America

Balbastro is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Balbastro surname appeared 135 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 Balbastro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Balbastro 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 Balbastro

The surname Balbastro originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Aragon. The name is derived from the town of Balbastro, which is located in the province of Huesca. The town's name itself is believed to come from the Latin word "balbus," meaning "stammerer," and the suffix "-aster," indicating a place.

The earliest recorded mention of the name Balbastro can be traced back to the 12th century. In 1192, a document from the monastery of San Juan de la Peña mentions a person named "Petrus de Balbastro." This suggests that the surname was already established and associated with the town at that time.

During the medieval period, the town of Balbastro played an important role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long struggle between Christian and Muslim forces for control of the Iberian Peninsula. In 1064, the town was captured by King Sancho Ramírez of Aragon, marking a significant victory for the Christian forces.

One notable figure with the surname Balbastro was Martín de Balbastro, a 14th-century theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris. He wrote several works on logic and metaphysics, and his ideas influenced the development of scholastic thought during that time.

Another individual of historical significance was Juan de Balbastro, a 15th-century architect and sculptor from Aragon. He is known for his contributions to the construction of the Cathedral of Huesca, a renowned example of Gothic architecture in the region.

In the 16th century, there was a prominent painter named Pedro de Balbastro, who was active in the city of Zaragoza. His works were influenced by the Italian Renaissance style and can be found in several churches and monasteries throughout Aragon.

The Balbastro surname also extended beyond Spain's borders. In the 18th century, there was a French explorer named Jacques de Balbastro, who participated in several expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with mapping parts of the Mississippi River and contributing to the early exploration of the American West.

Finally, in the 19th century, there was a Spanish military officer named Manuel Balbastro y Romero, who fought in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil conflicts that erupted over the disputed succession to the Spanish throne.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Balbastro

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

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

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