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

Barceló, 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 Barceló surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barceló in America

Barceló is the 15183rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barceló surname appeared 1,940 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Barceló.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barceló 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 Barceló

The surname Barcelo originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, particularly in the city of Barcelona and its surrounding areas. The name dates back to the Middle Ages and is derived from the Latin word "Barcilona," which later evolved into the Spanish "Barcelona."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barcelo can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a historical document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after its conquest by the Crown of Aragon. This document mentions individuals with the surname Barcelo who received land grants in the newly conquered territories.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Barcelo family played a significant role in the political and cultural life of Catalonia. Notable figures from this period include Ramon Barcelo (1325-1395), a prominent merchant and diplomat who served as the consul of the Catalan merchants in Alexandria, Egypt.

In the 16th century, the Barcelo family expanded their influence beyond Catalonia, with members settling in other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this time was Jaume Barcelo (1510-1585), a navigator and explorer who accompanied Juan Ponce de León on his expeditions to Florida.

The 17th century saw the rise of Juan Barcelo (1628-1702), a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace of Madrid.

As the Spanish Empire continued to expand, the Barcelo surname spread to various parts of the world. In the 18th century, Pedro Barcelo (1715-1789) was a prominent military officer who served in the Spanish colonies in the Americas and participated in the defense of Havana, Cuba, during the Seven Years' War.

In the 19th century, the Barcelo family produced several notable figures in the arts and literature. Mariano Barcelo (1819-1900) was a celebrated painter whose works were exhibited in major galleries across Europe, while Tomás Barcelo (1835-1912) was a renowned novelist and playwright who helped popularize the Catalan language and culture.

Throughout its long history, the surname Barcelo has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, explorers, architects, and military officers. The name's origins can be traced back to the medieval city of Barcelona and its evolution reflects the rich cultural heritage of Catalonia and Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barceló

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

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

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