2000
#100,663
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 166
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Barojas
An occupational surname derived from old Spanish for 'maker of oak barrels'.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 571 Americans carry the last name Barojas. That puts it at #46,181 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 600,270 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Barojas surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
571
1 in 600,270
Census rank
#46,181
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
498
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 498 bearers of the surname Barojas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 46181st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Barojas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Barojas
Among Census respondents with the surname Barojas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Barojas bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Barojas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.2% · 484
- White1.8% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 3
- Black or African American0.4% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Barojas
Barojas appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#49,636
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 423
+257 bearers (+154.8%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Up 51,027 places
2020
#46,181
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 498
+75 bearers (+17.7%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Up 3,455 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #100,663 | 166 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #49,636 | 423 | 0.14 | +257 bearers (+154.8%) | Up 51,027 places |
| 2020 | #46,181 | 498 | 0.17 | +75 bearers (+17.7%) | Up 3,455 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Barojas surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,636 | #46,181 | 7.0% |
| Count | 423 | 498 | 17.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.17 | 19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Barojas bearers went from 423 to 498 (+17.7% change). The surname moved up 3,455 positions in the national ranking, going from #49,636 to #46,181.
FAQ
Barojas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Barojas?
Name Census estimates that about 571 living Americans carry the surname Barojas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 600,270 residents.
How common is Barojas?
Barojas ranks #46,181 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.17 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 498 people with the surname Barojas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (571), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.17 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.17 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Barojas.
Has Barojas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Barojas went from 423 recorded bearers to 498. That is an increase of 75 (+17.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #49,636 to #46,181.
What does the Census say about the background of Barojas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Barojas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.8%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Barojas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (484 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Barojas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.2%), White (1.8%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Barojas (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Barojas mean?
An occupational surname derived from old Spanish for 'maker of oak barrels'. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Barojas (0.17 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Barojas?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.