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

Baros, 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 Baros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baros in America

Baros is the 18899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baros surname appeared 1,445 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 Baros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baros 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 Baros

The surname Baros is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Catalan word "baró," which means "baron" or "nobleman." This suggests that the name may have been initially borne by individuals of noble or aristocratic lineage.

In the early 13th century, the name Baros appeared in various historical records and documents from the region of Catalonia, located in the northeastern part of the Iberian Peninsula. One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the "Llibre Verd" (Green Book), a medieval manuscript compiled in Barcelona around 1240.

During the 14th century, the Baros surname gained prominence in the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, located near Barcelona. Historical records from this period mention several individuals bearing this name, including Pere Baros, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the late 1300s.

By the 15th century, the Baros family had established itself as a respected lineage in the region, with members holding influential positions in various spheres of society. One notable figure from this era was Joan Baros (1435-1502), a renowned scholar and educator who served as a tutor to the children of the Catalan nobility.

In the 16th century, the Baros surname spread beyond Catalonia as members of the family migrated to other parts of Spain and the Americas. One such individual was Diego Baros (1510-1578), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico.

As the centuries passed, the Baros name continued to be associated with notable figures in various fields. For instance, in the 18th century, there was Francisco Baros (1725-1792), a renowned Spanish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid and Seville.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Baros surname was María Baros (1880-1958), a Spanish feminist and activist who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the early 20th century.

While the Baros surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diasporas. Today, individuals bearing this name can be found in many countries, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors and contributing to the rich tapestry of global cultural diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baros

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

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

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