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

Barradas, 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 Barradas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barradas in America

Barradas is the 23618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barradas surname appeared 1,074 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 Barradas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barradas 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 Barradas

The surname Barradas has its origins in Portugal, dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Portuguese word "barrada," which means a barrier or an obstacle, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a barrier or fortification.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barradas can be found in the chronicles of the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in 1415. The chronicles mention a knight named Joao Barradas who fought valiantly in the battle.

In the 16th century, the name Barradas appeared in various Portuguese documents and manuscripts, including records of land ownership and tax rolls. One notable individual bearing this name was Diogo Barradas, a navigator and explorer who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his second voyage to India in 1502.

The surname Barradas also has connections to several place names in Portugal. For instance, there is a village called Barradas in the municipality of Coruche, located in the Santarém District. Additionally, the name may be related to the town of Barrada in the municipality of Pombal, in the Leiria District.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Barradas have gained prominence. One such person was Pedro de Barradas (1546-1612), a Jesuit priest and missionary who traveled to Brazil and authored several works on the indigenous languages and cultures of the region.

Another notable figure was Manuel de Barradas (1530-1601), a Portuguese military commander who played a significant role in the Portuguese conquest of Morocco. He was appointed as the governor of Tangier in 1577 and is credited with strengthening the city's defenses.

In the 18th century, José Inácio Barradas (1714-1789) was a prominent Portuguese architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Lisbon, including the Church of São Luís dos Franceses and the Convent of Nossa Senhora da Estrela.

The name Barradas also gained recognition in the 19th century through the work of Manuel Pimentel Barradas (1818-1901), a Portuguese novelist and playwright who was part of the Romantic literary movement in Portugal.

Lastly, one cannot overlook Raúl Barradas (1890-1971), a Portuguese painter and illustrator who was a prominent figure in the Modernist art movement. His works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life in Portugal, are celebrated for their vibrant colors and unique stylistic approach.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barradas

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

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

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