2010
#79,846
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 238
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.08
Very Rare Last name
Bautistalopez
A compound Spanish surname combining "Bautista" meaning Baptist and "Lopez" referring to the son of Lope.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 409 Americans carry the last name Bautistalopez. That puts it at #60,850 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 838,030 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bautistalopez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
409
1 in 838,030
Census rank
#60,850
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
357
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 357 bearers of the surname Bautistalopez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 60850th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bautistalopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.6%. The next largest groups are White (0.6%) and Black (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bautistalopez
The surname BAUTISTALOPEZ is of Spanish origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 15th century during the Reconquista period in the Iberian Peninsula. The name is a combination of two distinct surnames, Bautista and Lopez, which were commonly used in different regions of Spain.
The first part of the name, Bautista, derives from the Spanish word "bautizar," meaning "to baptize." It is believed that this name was initially given to individuals who were baptized as adults or those who were involved in the administration of baptisms. The earliest recorded instances of the name Bautista can be found in medieval Spanish documents from the 13th and 14th centuries.
The second part of the name, Lopez, is a patronymic surname that originated from the Spanish word "Lope," a variant of the name "Lupus," which means "wolf" in Latin. This name was commonly used in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria. The earliest known records of the surname Lopez date back to the 11th century, appearing in documents from the Kingdom of Navarre.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname BAUTISTALOPEZ was Juan Bautista Lopez, a Spanish painter and sculptor who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was renowned for his religious artwork and contributed to the artistic heritage of the Spanish Renaissance.
Another notable figure was Gaspar Bautista Lopez, a Spanish Dominican friar and missionary who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in the Philippines and is credited with establishing several churches and missions in the region.
In the 18th century, Pedro Bautista Lopez was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the American Revolutionary War. He participated in the Siege of Pensacola and the Battle of Mobile, contributing to the Spanish efforts in the conflict.
During the 19th century, José Bautista Lopez was a prominent Mexican politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Supreme Court of Justice and played a crucial role in shaping the legal system of Mexico during the turbulent times of the Mexican Revolution.
In the 20th century, Julio Bautista Lopez was a renowned Cuban artist and painter known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Cuban culture and landscapes. His works are celebrated for capturing the essence of the Caribbean island and its people.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bautistalopez
Among Census respondents with the surname Bautistalopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.6%. The next largest groups are White (0.6%) and Black (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Bautistalopez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bautistalopez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.6% · 352
- White0.6% · 2
- Black or African American0.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bautistalopez
Bautistalopez appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#60,850
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 357
+119 bearers (+50.0%)
Per 100,000 0.12
Rank movement Up 18,996 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #79,846 | 238 | 0.08 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #60,850 | 357 | 0.12 | +119 bearers (+50.0%) | Up 18,996 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bautistalopez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,846 | #60,850 | 23.8% |
| Count | 238 | 357 | 50.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.12 | 49.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bautistalopez bearers went from 238 to 357 (+50.0% change). The surname moved up 18,996 positions in the national ranking, going from #79,846 to #60,850.
FAQ
Bautistalopez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bautistalopez?
Name Census estimates that about 409 living Americans carry the surname Bautistalopez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 838,030 residents.
How common is Bautistalopez?
Bautistalopez ranks #60,850 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.12 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 357 people with the surname Bautistalopez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (409), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.12 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.12 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Bautistalopez.
Has Bautistalopez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bautistalopez went from 238 recorded bearers to 357. That is an increase of 119 (+50.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #79,846 to #60,850.
What does the Census say about the background of Bautistalopez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bautistalopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 98.6%. The next largest groups are White (0.6%) and Black (0.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bautistalopez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.6% (352 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bautistalopez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (98.6%), White (0.6%), Black (0.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bautistalopez (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bautistalopez mean?
A compound Spanish surname combining "Bautista" meaning Baptist and "Lopez" referring to the son of Lope. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bautistalopez (0.12 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Bautistalopez?
Want to know how many people are called Bautistalopez? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.