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

Baque, 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 Baque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baque in America

Baque is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baque surname appeared 278 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 Baque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baque 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 Baque

The surname "BAQUE" originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "bake," which translates to "peace" or "peaceful."

The earliest known record of the Baque surname appears in the Codex Callixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript describing the history and customs of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. This document mentions a village called "Baquegui" along the Camino de Santiago, likely the place of origin for individuals bearing the Baque surname.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various municipal records of towns and villages in the Basque Country, such as Biarritz and Bayonne. The spelling variations included "Baquey," "Baquegui," and "Baquere," reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the time.

One notable bearer of the Baque surname was Juan Baque, a Basque navigator and explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic circumnavigation of the globe between 1519 and 1522. Juan Baque played a crucial role in the expedition, serving as a pilot and helping to navigate the treacherous Strait of Magellan.

Another prominent figure was Martín Baque, a 16th-century Basque shipbuilder renowned for his innovative designs and construction techniques. He is credited with developing the unique Basque whaling ships that enabled the region's successful whaling industry during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Baque family established itself in the New World, with members settling in various parts of Spanish America, including Mexico and Peru. One such individual was Pedro Baque, a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher in the Viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico) during the late 1600s.

During the 18th century, the Baque surname spread throughout Europe, with families bearing the name found in regions as diverse as Portugal, Italy, and even as far as Russia. A notable figure from this era was Alejandro Baque, a Spanish military officer and diplomat who served as the Spanish ambassador to the Russian Empire in the 1780s.

In the 19th century, the Baque surname gained prominence in the field of arts and literature. José María Baque was a celebrated Spanish painter known for his vivid landscapes and portraiture, while Emilia Baque was a renowned Basque novelist whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and the struggles of rural life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baque

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

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

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