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

Barragán, 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 Barragán surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barragán in America

Barragán is the 1551st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barragán surname appeared 23,176 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 8 people would have the surname Barragán.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barragán 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 Barragán

The surname Barragan originated in Spain, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "barragan," which initially referred to a type of coarse woolen cloth or blanket. This term can be traced back to the Arabic word "barrakan," suggesting a connection to the Moorish influence in Spain during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barragan can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname, indicating its presence in the region during that era.

The name Barragan was also associated with various place names throughout Spain. For instance, there is a town called Barragán in the province of Cáceres, and another called Barragan de la Sierra in the province of Ávila. These place names likely derived from the same Arabic root and may have contributed to the spread of the surname.

In the 16th century, one notable figure with the surname Barragan was Gaspar de Barragan, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He was born in Extremadura, Spain, around 1500 and died in Peru in the late 1540s.

Another prominent individual was Rodrigo de Barragan, a Spanish military commander who fought against the Moors in the 15th century. He was born in Seville around 1420 and played a crucial role in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain.

In the realm of literature, Luis Barragan Morfín (1902-1988) was a renowned Mexican architect and revolutionary artist, known for his poetic and minimalist designs. He received the Pritzker Prize, considered the highest honor in architecture, in 1980.

The surname Barragan was also present in Latin America, likely brought by Spanish settlers and conquistadors. One notable figure was José María Barragan (1768-1835), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the interim president of Mexico in 1835.

Lastly, Emiliano Barragan (1903-1955) was a Mexican painter and muralist, renowned for his contributions to the Mexican Mural Renaissance movement. His works adorned public buildings and reflected the country's rich cultural heritage.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the surname Barragan, showcasing its deep-rooted presence in Spain, Latin America, and various fields, including military, politics, art, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barragán

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

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

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