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

Barberena, 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 Barberena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barberena in America

Barberena is the 28650th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barberena surname appeared 832 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 Barberena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barberena 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 Barberena

The surname Barberena is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have derived from the word "barbaria," which referred to lands inhabited by Berbers or other non-Christian peoples. Over time, this term evolved into "Barberena," potentially indicating a connection to regions with a significant Moorish or Berber influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Barberena surname can be traced back to the 12th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the Kingdom of Aragon, a region that encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France. The name was particularly prevalent in the areas around the city of Zaragoza, which had a significant Moorish presence during the Reconquista period.

In the 13th century, the Barberena name gained prominence when a nobleman named Rodrigo de Barberena was mentioned in a charter issued by King Jaime I of Aragon. This document recognized Rodrigo's contributions to the Crown and granted him land holdings in the region.

During the 15th century, the Barberena family played a role in the Spanish conquest of the Canary Islands. Pedro de Barberena, born in 1462, was a military commander who participated in the campaigns to subjugate the indigenous Guanche population of the islands.

Another notable figure bearing the Barberena surname was Fray Juan de Barberena, a Franciscan friar who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is remembered for his missionary work in New Spain (present-day Mexico) and his efforts to evangelize and educate the indigenous populations.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Barberena family settled in the Spanish colonies of Central America, particularly in Guatemala. One prominent individual from this era was José Antonio de Barberena y Lara, born in 1735, who served as the governor of Guatemala from 1785 to 1790.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Barberena name also gained a foothold in other regions, such as the Philippines and parts of South America. For instance, Miguel de Barberena, born in 1698, was a Spanish naval officer and explorer who led expeditions to the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

Throughout its history, the Barberena surname has been associated with various noble families, military figures, and religious leaders, reflecting its deep roots in Spanish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barberena

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

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

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