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

Baranda, 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 Baranda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baranda in America

Baranda is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baranda surname appeared 379 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 Baranda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baranda 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 Baranda

The surname Baranda originates from Spain, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the word "baranda," which means "railing" or "balustrade" in Spanish. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with railings or balustrades.

Baranda is a relatively uncommon surname, but it can be found in various regions of Spain, particularly in the northern provinces of Cantabria and Asturias. Some early records of the name can be found in parish registers and census documents from these areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Baranda appears in a document from the town of Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, dated 1587. The document mentions a certain Pedro de Baranda, who was a local landowner.

In the 17th century, there are records of a prominent Baranda family in the city of Oviedo, Asturias. This family was involved in the local government and held influential positions within the city's administration.

A notable figure bearing the surname Baranda was Juan de Baranda (1620-1684), a Spanish painter and engraver from Madrid. He is known for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

Another individual of note was Isidro Baranda (1755-1832), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as a deputy in the Cortes de Cádiz, the first national parliament of Spain during the Peninsular War.

In the 19th century, Manuel Baranda y Fernández de Córdoba (1807-1890) was a Spanish lawyer and political figure who served as the Minister of Justice and Grace under the reign of Queen Isabella II.

A more recent example is José María Baranda (1884-1936), a Spanish writer and journalist who was known for his works on literature and cultural topics.

While the surname Baranda is not among the most common in Spain, it has a long and rich history, with various individuals bearing the name making significant contributions in fields such as art, politics, and literature over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baranda

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

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

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