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

Bazurto, 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 Bazurto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bazurto in America

Bazurto is the 59901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bazurto surname appeared 337 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 Bazurto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bazurto 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 Bazurto

The surname Bazurto originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque language and may have connections to the word "bazterra" which means "border" or "periphery". This suggests the name may have originated from a particular region or community situated near a border area.

The earliest known record of the name Bazurto dates back to the 13th century in the region of Cantabria, located in northern Spain. It is documented in a historical manuscript from the year 1285, which mentions a certain "Pedro de Bazurto" who was a local landowner.

In the 15th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname Bazurto residing in the city of Burgos, which was an important center of power and trade during that era. One notable figure from this family was Juan de Bazurto, born in 1420, who served as a military commander during the Reconquista campaigns against the Moors.

During the 16th century, the Bazurto name appeared in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Extremadura. In the town of Jerez de la Frontera, there was a prominent family of merchants and landowners with the Bazurto surname. One of the most affluent members of this family was Diego de Bazurto, who lived from 1530 to 1598 and was known for his extensive vineyards and wine production.

Another notable figure with the Bazurto surname was Francisca de Bazurto, born in 1625 in Seville. She was a renowned poet and writer, and her works were widely published and celebrated during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the surname Bazurto was also found in Spanish colonial territories in the Americas, particularly in regions such as Mexico and Colombia. One prominent individual was Pedro Bazurto, born in 1712 in Cartagena de Indias (present-day Colombia), who became a successful merchant and played a significant role in the city's economic development.

Over time, the spelling of the surname Bazurto has remained relatively consistent, with minor variations such as Bazurtu or Bazurdo appearing occasionally in historical documents. However, the name's origins and connection to the Basque region of Spain remain a consistent theme throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bazurto

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

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

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