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

Barrocas, 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 Barrocas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barrocas in America

Barrocas is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barrocas surname appeared 176 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 Barrocas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barrocas 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 Barrocas

The surname Barrocas is of Portuguese origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the word "barroca," which in Portuguese means a ravine or a deep, narrow valley. The earliest known bearers of the name were likely from rural areas where such geographical features were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Barrocas surname can be found in the municipal records of the town of Évora, in southern Portugal, dating back to the late 1400s. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around this region, where the landscape is characterized by valleys and ravines.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Barrocas name was João Barrocas, a renowned Portuguese explorer and navigator. He embarked on several voyages to the Americas and played a significant role in the establishment of Portuguese colonies in Brazil.

The Barrocas name is also associated with the town of Barrocas, located in the district of Setúbal, Portugal. It is possible that the surname may have originated from this place name, or vice versa, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

Another notable bearer of the Barrocas name was Manuel Barrocas, a prominent Portuguese architect who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and churches in Lisbon and other parts of Portugal, showcasing the Baroque architectural style that was popular during that era.

In the 19th century, the Barrocas surname gained further recognition with the birth of José Barrocas, a celebrated Portuguese writer and journalist. He was known for his literary works, which often explored themes of social commentary and criticism of the political and cultural climate of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the Barrocas surname has been carried by numerous individuals, including artists, scholars, and professionals from various fields. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings in rural Portugal, it has since become a respected and recognized surname within the Portuguese culture and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barrocas

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

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

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