2000
#89,549
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 192
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Barbecho
A Spanish surname meaning fallow or uncultivated land.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 514 Americans carry the last name Barbecho. That puts it at #50,441 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 666,837 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barbecho 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
514
1 in 666,837
Census rank
#50,441
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
448
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 448 bearers of the surname Barbecho in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50441st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barbecho, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Barbecho
The surname BARBECHO originates from Spain, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "barbecho," which means "fallow land" or "uncultivated field." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with agricultural or rural communities.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname BARBECHO can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in regions such as Castile and Aragon. These areas were known for their fertile lands and thriving agricultural economies, making the surname a fitting descriptor for those who worked the land or lived in rural areas.
One notable historical reference to the name BARBECHO is found in the "Libro de la Montería," a hunting treatise written in the 14th century by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This text mentions a location called "El Barbecho," which could have been a place where the surname originated or was prevalent.
In the 15th century, the name appears in various municipal records and property documents, indicating the presence of individuals bearing the surname BARBECHO in various parts of Spain. One such example is Juan BARBECHO, a landowner from the village of Villanueva de la Serena in Extremadura, who lived during the late 1400s.
During the 16th century, the BARBECHO surname gained prominence with the rise of Diego BARBECHO, a renowned Spanish philosopher and theologian born in Seville in 1521. His works on Christian ethics and moral philosophy were widely influential during the Spanish Renaissance.
As Spain expanded its colonial territories in the Americas, the BARBECHO name also found its way across the Atlantic. In the 17th century, Pedro BARBECHO, a Spanish settler born in 1632, established a successful agricultural estate in the region of present-day Mexico.
Another notable figure was María BARBECHO, a philanthropist and benefactor from Valladolid, Spain, who lived from 1685 to 1754. She was known for her charitable contributions and support for educational institutions in her hometown.
In the late 18th century, the BARBECHO surname was associated with the Spanish military through the career of General Francisco BARBECHO (1744-1819), a distinguished officer who served in various campaigns during the Napoleonic Wars.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals who have carried the surname BARBECHO throughout the centuries, with its origins firmly rooted in the agricultural traditions of medieval Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barbecho
Among Census respondents with the surname Barbecho, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Barbecho 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 Barbecho surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.8% · 429
- White2.7% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 2
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barbecho
Barbecho 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
#51,176
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 407
+215 bearers (+112.0%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 38,373 places
2020
#50,441
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 448
+41 bearers (+10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 735 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #89,549 | 192 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #51,176 | 407 | 0.14 | +215 bearers (+112.0%) | Up 38,373 places |
| 2020 | #50,441 | 448 | 0.15 | +41 bearers (+10.1%) | Up 735 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 Barbecho 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 | #51,176 | #50,441 | 1.4% |
| Count | 407 | 448 | 10.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barbecho bearers went from 407 to 448 (+10.1% change). The surname moved up 735 positions in the national ranking, going from #51,176 to #50,441.
FAQ
Barbecho surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barbecho?
Name Census estimates that about 514 living Americans carry the surname Barbecho. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 666,837 residents.
How common is Barbecho?
Barbecho ranks #50,441 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 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 448 people with the surname Barbecho. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (514), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 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 Barbecho.
Has Barbecho become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barbecho went from 407 recorded bearers to 448. That is an increase of 41 (+10.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #51,176 to #50,441.
What does the Census say about the background of Barbecho?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barbecho, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Barbecho in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.8% (429 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barbecho appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.8%), White (2.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Barbecho (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 Barbecho mean?
A Spanish surname meaning fallow or uncultivated land. 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 Barbecho (0.15 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 share the surname Barbecho?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.