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

Bastardo, 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 Bastardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bastardo in America

Bastardo is the 41234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bastardo surname appeared 528 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 Bastardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bastardo 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 Bastardo

The surname Bastardo originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "bastardo," which means "illegitimate child" or "child born out of wedlock." The name likely emerged as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who were born to unmarried parents.

The earliest known record of the Bastardo surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in various Italian manuscripts and documents. One notable mention is found in the Florentine Codex of 1267, which lists a certain Gianni Bastardo among the residents of Florence at that time.

In the 14th century, the name Bastardo started to spread beyond Italy, appearing in records from other parts of Europe. One of the earliest examples is Petrus Bastardus, a cleric from Normandy, France, who was mentioned in a church register from 1342.

During the Renaissance period, the Bastardo name gained some prominence, particularly in Italy. One notable figure was Gianfrancesco Bastardo (1470-1535), a Venetian painter and architect who was renowned for his frescoes and church designs in and around Venice.

Another historical figure bearing the Bastardo surname was Giovanna Bastardo (1516-1580), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She commissioned several works from renowned artists of her time, including Titian and Tintoretto.

In the 17th century, the name Bastardo appeared in Spanish records, likely due to the close cultural and historical ties between Spain and Italy. One notable example is Juan Bastardo (1592-1658), a Spanish military officer who served during the Thirty Years' War.

The 18th century saw the Bastardo name spread further across Europe, with records indicating individuals with this surname in France, Germany, and even as far as England. One notable figure was Maximilian Bastardo (1725-1798), a German philosopher and writer who published several works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another significant individual with the Bastardo surname was Maria Bastardo (1789-1867), an Italian poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her collection of poems, "Rime e Canzoni," was widely acclaimed in her time.

As the centuries progressed, the Bastardo surname continued to be found in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy, Spain, and other Mediterranean regions. While the name's origins may have carried a stigma in earlier times, it eventually became a respected surname, borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bastardo

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

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

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