2000
#30,582
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 720
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.27
Rare Last name
Baquero
A surname indicating one who tended livestock or cows.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 1,165 Americans carry the last name Baquero. That puts it at #25,489 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.34 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 294,210 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baquero surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
1.2K
1 in 294,210
Census rank
#25,489
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,016 bearers of the surname Baquero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.34 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 25489th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baquero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Baquero
The surname Baquero has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "vaquero," which means "cowherd" or "cattle herder." This suggests that the name's earliest bearers were likely involved in the cattle-rearing industry.
In the early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, where cattle herding was a prominent occupation. It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Vaquero" and "Baquero," were common during those times due to the lack of standardized orthography.
Historical records reveal that the name Baquero appeared in several notable documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. For instance, a certain Gonzalo Baquero was mentioned in the Fuero de Plasencia, a legal code granted to the city of Plasencia in 1293. Additionally, the name can be found in the Libro del Repartimiento, a record of land distribution in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Baquero was Pedro Baquero, a nobleman and military commander who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 14th century. Another notable figure was Juan Baquero, a renowned architect from Seville, who designed several churches and monasteries in the 15th century.
During the 16th century, the Baquero family gained prominence in the region of Extremadura. Alonso Baquero (1516-1589), a Catholic priest and theologian from Badajoz, was a respected figure in the Spanish Inquisition and served as a censor and advisor to the Inquisition Tribunal.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the contributions of Juan Baquero Fontiveros (1587-1646), a Spanish poet and playwright from Extremadura. His works, which included religious plays and poems, were widely celebrated during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Baquero surname also spread to the Americas. One notable figure was Diego Baquero (1630-1698), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who played a significant role in the colonization of present-day Venezuela and Colombia.
Throughout history, the Baquero surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from military leaders and clergymen to artists and explorers. While the name's origins are rooted in humble beginnings, its bearers have left their mark on both Spanish and Latin American history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baquero
Among Census respondents with the surname Baquero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Baquero bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Baquero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino88.5% · 899
- White9.6% · 98
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 18
- Two or more races0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baquero
Baquero appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#26,772
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 909
+189 bearers (+26.3%)
Per 100,000 0.31
Rank movement Up 3,810 places
2020
#25,489
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,016
+107 bearers (+11.8%)
Per 100,000 0.34
Rank movement Up 1,283 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #30,582 | 720 | 0.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #26,772 | 909 | 0.31 | +189 bearers (+26.3%) | Up 3,810 places |
| 2020 | #25,489 | 1,016 | 0.34 | +107 bearers (+11.8%) | Up 1,283 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Baquero surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,772 | #25,489 | 4.8% |
| Count | 909 | 1,016 | 11.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.31 | 0.34 | 9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baquero bearers went from 909 to 1,016 (+11.8% change). The surname moved up 1,283 positions in the national ranking, going from #26,772 to #25,489.
FAQ
Baquero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baquero?
Name Census estimates that about 1,165 living Americans carry the surname Baquero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 294,210 residents.
How common is Baquero?
Baquero ranks #25,489 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.34 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,016 people with the surname Baquero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (1,165), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.34 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.34 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Baquero.
Has Baquero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baquero went from 909 recorded bearers to 1,016. That is an increase of 107 (+11.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #26,772 to #25,489.
What does the Census say about the background of Baquero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baquero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 88.5%. The next largest groups are White (9.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Baquero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (899 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baquero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (88.5%), White (9.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Baquero (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Baquero mean?
A surname indicating one who tended livestock or cows. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Baquero (0.34 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Baquero?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Baquero on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.