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

Barojas, 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 Barojas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barojas in America

Barojas is the 49636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barojas surname appeared 423 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 Barojas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barojas 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 Barojas

The surname Barojas is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, derived from the Basque word "baroiza," meaning "a new farm" or "a newly cultivated land."

This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in agricultural pursuits, particularly those who settled and cultivated previously uncultivated lands. Variations in spelling, such as Baroiza and Baroxa, were common in the early days due to inconsistencies in record-keeping.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Barojas can be found in the Becerro de Repartimientos, a 13th-century document that recorded land distributions in the newly conquered territories of Andalusia. The name appears in connection with a family that received land grants in the region of Sevilla.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Barojas was a prominent military leader who fought alongside King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the Reconquista, the campaign to expel the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. His bravery and service earned him recognition and land holdings in the region of Castilla.

During the 16th century, the Barojas family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pedro Calderón de la Barca y Barojas (1600-1681), a celebrated Spanish playwright and poet, is considered one of the greatest dramatists of the Spanish Golden Age. His works, such as "Life is a Dream" and "The Constant Prince," are regarded as masterpieces of the Spanish Baroque period.

In the 18th century, Francisco Barojas (1712-1789) was a renowned architect who contributed significantly to the development of neoclassical architecture in Spain. His most notable works include the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and the Church of San Francisco el Grande in Madrid.

Another notable figure was Pío Baroja (1872-1956), a Spanish novelist and essayist who was a leading figure in the Generation of '98 literary movement. His works, such as the "Memoirs of a Man of Action" trilogy, explored themes of individualism, societal critique, and the human condition.

Throughout history, the surname Barojas has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the regions of Basque Country, Castilla, and Andalusia, where many individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barojas

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

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

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