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

Barroga, 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 Barroga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barroga in America

Barroga is the 43006th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barroga surname appeared 503 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 Barroga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barroga 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 Barroga

The surname Barroga has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "barro," meaning "mud" or "clay," potentially indicating an association with pottery-making or a connection to a location characterized by a muddy or clayey terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Barroga surname can be found in the Archivo General de Indias, a vast collection of historical documents related to the Spanish Empire's administration in the Americas. These records mention individuals with the Barroga surname residing in various regions of Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Barroga surname was Juan Barroga (1723-1798), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish colonies in the Americas. He was recognized for his contributions to the defense of Spanish territories against foreign invasions.

Moving into the 19th century, a prominent individual bearing the Barroga name was María Barroga (1812-1887), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her literary works celebrating the beauty of nature and exploring themes of love and spirituality.

Another historical figure of note was Francisco Barroga (1845-1912), a Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid and other cities across Spain. His works were known for their intricate details and blend of traditional Spanish architectural styles with modern elements.

In the early 20th century, Pedro Barroga (1890-1962) was a renowned Spanish artist celebrated for his vibrant and expressive paintings capturing the landscapes and daily life of rural Spain. His works are displayed in various art museums and galleries throughout the country.

While the surname Barroga has its roots in Spain, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals who migrated or descended from Spanish ancestors. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barroga

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

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

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