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

Baraza, 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 Baraza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baraza in America

Baraza is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baraza surname appeared 209 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 Baraza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baraza 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 Baraza

The surname Baraza has its origins in the Swahili language, which is widely spoken along the East African coast, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. The name is derived from the Arabic word "baraza," which means "council" or "gathering place." It is believed to have originated during the time of the Arabic trading influence in the region, dating back to the 10th century.

Historically, the name Baraza was associated with individuals who held positions of authority or played a significant role in community gatherings and decision-making. It is likely that the name was initially given to those who served as leaders or advisors in local councils or assemblies.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Baraza can be found in the chronicles of the Swahili coast, which date back to the 15th century. These chronicles document the activities of various coastal towns and their rulers, some of whom bore the name Baraza.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Ali bin Baraza was recorded as the ruler of the island of Pemba, off the coast of Tanzania. He played a significant role in the island's history and is remembered for his efforts to develop trade and maintain diplomatic relations with neighboring regions.

Another notable individual with the surname Baraza was Abdallah bin Baraza, a 19th-century poet and scholar from Zanzibar. He was renowned for his literary works, which explored various themes related to Swahili culture and society.

In the 20th century, one of the most well-known figures with the surname Baraza was Salim Baraza, a Kenyan politician and activist who fought for independence from British colonial rule. He was born in 1919 and played a pivotal role in the formation of the Kenya African National Union (KANU), which eventually led the country to independence in 1963.

Another prominent individual with the surname Baraza was Abdirizak Haji Hussein Baraza, a Somali diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Somalia from 1967 to 1969. He was born in 1924 and played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during the post-colonial era.

While the surname Baraza is most commonly found in East Africa, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Swahili coast.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baraza

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

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

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