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

Baños, 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 Baños surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baños in America

Baños is the 12607th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baños surname appeared 2,455 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Baños.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baños 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 Baños

The surname BANOS is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula. It derives from the Spanish word "baños," which refers to public baths or thermal springs. This suggests that the name may have originated from individuals who lived near or were associated with such facilities.

The earliest recorded instances of the BANOS surname can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in regions like Aragon and Castile. During this period, variations such as "Bannos" and "Bannios" were also in use, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over time.

In the 15th century, the BANOS surname gained prominence with the birth of Juan de Banos (1462-1543), a Spanish philosopher and theologian renowned for his contributions to scholastic thought. His writings and teachings at the University of Salamanca earned him significant recognition during the Renaissance era.

Another notable figure bearing the BANOS surname was Diego de Banos (1510-1578), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru. His accounts of the conquests and encounters with indigenous civilizations provide valuable insights into the early colonial period in South America.

In the 17th century, the BANOS surname found its way to the Americas through Spanish colonization. One prominent individual from this era was Sebastián de Banos (1625-1698), a Jesuit missionary who established missions and worked among the indigenous populations in present-day Mexico and California.

The 18th century saw the birth of José de Banos (1720-1804), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1786 to 1791. His tenure was marked by efforts to fortify the island's defenses and promote economic development.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the BANOS surname gained further recognition with the birth of Manuel Banos (1873-1945), a Spanish painter and illustrator known for his vibrant depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works are celebrated for capturing the essence of traditional Spanish culture and traditions.

Throughout its history, the BANOS surname has also been associated with various place names, such as Banos de la Encina in Jaén, Spain, and Banos de Ebro in Álava, Spain, further reflecting the surname's connection to thermal springs and bathing facilities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baños

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

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

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