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

Barsenas, 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 Barsenas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barsenas in America

Barsenas is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barsenas surname appeared 120 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 Barsenas.

The history of the last name Barsenas

The surname BARSENAS has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "bars," which means "bars" or "rods," and the word "enas," which is a diminutive suffix indicating smallness or endearment. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with small bars or rods, such as a blacksmith or metalworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BARSENAS surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appears in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. During this time, the name was often spelled in different variations, such as "Barssenas," "Barsenas," or "Barzenas," reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings in those earlier periods.

In the 15th century, the BARSENAS name gained prominence in the Basque region of Spain, where it was associated with several notable families. One such family was the BARSENAS de Guipúzcoa, who were landowners and minor nobles in the province of Guipúzcoa. Their ancestral home, the Torre de BARSENAS, still stands in the town of Oñati.

The first recorded individual bearing the BARSENAS surname was Juan BARSENAS, a soldier who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Pedro BARSENAS (1524-1598), a Spanish priest and theologian who served as a Canon of the Cathedral of Seville and wrote several religious treatises.

In the 17th century, the BARSENAS name spread to other parts of Europe, including Portugal and Italy. One prominent individual from this period was Antonio BARSENAS (1645-1721), a Portuguese architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Lisbon and the surrounding areas.

As the Spanish Empire expanded into the Americas, the BARSENAS surname also found its way to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances was Miguel BARSENAS (1678-1742), a Spanish-born soldier and explorer who participated in expeditions to the American Southwest and helped establish settlements in what is now Texas.

Other notable individuals with the BARSENAS surname throughout history include Maria BARSENAS (1802-1875), a Spanish poet and writer whose works focused on themes of love and nature, and José BARSENAS (1876-1942), a Mexican artist and muralist known for his depictions of indigenous life and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barsenas

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

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 Barsenas 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.

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

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