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

Barnachea, 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 Barnachea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barnachea in America

Barnachea is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barnachea surname appeared 137 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 Barnachea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barnachea 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 Barnachea

The surname BARNACHEA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Basque region, where it was derived from the combination of two words: "barna" meaning "valley" and "chea" meaning "small." Thus, BARNACHEA likely referred to someone who lived in a small valley or a person from a particular small valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan de BARNACHEA was mentioned in 1592. This document suggests that the BARNACHEA family had already established itself in Spain by that time.

In the 17th century, the name BARNACHEA appeared in several historical records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. For instance, a Pedro BARNACHEA was listed as a settler in the city of Santa Fe, Mexico, in 1631. This indicates that members of the BARNACHEA family had begun to venture into the New World during the height of Spanish exploration and conquest.

During the 18th century, the BARNACHEA surname gained some prominence in Spain's military circles. Notably, General Diego BARNACHEA (1712-1789) played a significant role in the Spanish campaigns against the Moors in North Africa, leading numerous successful battles and earning recognition for his strategic prowess.

In the realm of literature, the name BARNACHEA is associated with the acclaimed Spanish poet and playwright, Juana BARNACHEA (1745-1821). Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Spanish literature.

Another notable figure with the BARNACHEA surname was Tomás BARNACHEA (1802-1875), a prominent Spanish architect who was responsible for designing several landmarks in Madrid, including the iconic Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace's eastern wing.

As the centuries progressed, the BARNACHEA name spread beyond Spain's borders, with descendants of the original families settling in various parts of the world, including Latin America and the United States. However, the name's roots can be traced back to its humble beginnings in the Basque region of Spain, where it first emerged as a descriptor for those living in small valleys.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barnachea

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

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

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