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

Barillas, 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 Barillas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barillas in America

Barillas is the 10826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barillas surname appeared 2,942 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 Barillas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barillas 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 Barillas

The surname BARILLAS originated in Spain, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "barilla," which refers to a type of salt-tolerant plant commonly found in coastal regions. This suggests that the name may have its roots among families or communities associated with the production or trade of salt or other coastal activities.

One of the earliest known mentions of the BARILLAS surname can be found in historical records from the region of Andalusia, particularly in the town of Almería. The surname appears in various municipal documents and records from that era, indicating its presence and significance in the local community.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the BARILLAS name began to spread beyond its initial region of origin, appearing in records across different parts of Spain. This expansion may have been due to migration, trade, or other historical events that facilitated the movement of people and families.

Notable individuals bearing the BARILLAS surname include Juan de Barillas, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the New World in the early 16th century. Another prominent figure was Pedro de Barillas, a military officer who played a significant role in the defense of Spanish territories during the Dutch Revolt in the late 16th century.

In the 18th century, the BARILLAS surname gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio de Barillas y Fernández (1718-1786), a renowned Spanish painter and engraver whose works are still celebrated for their artistic merit and historical significance.

Moving into the 19th century, the name BARILLAS continued to be associated with various prominent figures. One such individual was María Barillas (1827-1904), a Spanish writer and educator who made significant contributions to the literary and educational spheres of her time.

Additionally, the BARILLAS surname has been carried by individuals from different walks of life, including politicians, scientists, and artists, further demonstrating its enduring presence and diverse representations throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barillas

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

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

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