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

Bego, 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 Bego surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bego in America

Bego is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bego surname appeared 157 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 Bego.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bego 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 Bego

The surname BEGO has its origins traced back to the Basque region in northern Spain and southern France, with earliest recorded instances dating back to the 11th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "bego," meaning "let it be" or "allow it," potentially suggesting its original bearers were individuals of a peaceful or compliant nature.

One of the earliest known references to the BEGO surname can be found in a medieval Basque manuscript from the 12th century, where it is recorded as "de Bego," indicating the name was likely associated with a specific location or estate within the Basque region. This locational prefix was a common practice during that period, helping to distinguish families and establish lineages.

In the 13th century, the BEGO name appears in records from the Kingdom of Navarre, a region that encompassed parts of modern-day northern Spain and southern France. These records include mentions of individuals such as Juan de Bego, a landowner in the village of Saldias, who lived around 1240.

As the centuries passed, the BEGO surname spread beyond its Basque roots, with bearers migrating to other parts of Spain and eventually to other parts of Europe and the Americas. Notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Gonzalo Bego (c. 1450-1520), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

2. María Bego (c. 1520-1585), a Spanish poet and writer from Seville, known for her works exploring themes of love and spirituality.

3. Pedro Bego (c. 1580-1642), a Spanish architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable churches and palaces in Madrid and Seville.

4. Juana Bego (c. 1625-1695), a Spanish nun and mystic from Valladolid, whose writings on religious devotion and spiritual experiences gained recognition within the Catholic Church.

5. Andrés Bego (c. 1770-1835), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces, earning distinction for his leadership and bravery.

While the BEGO surname has maintained its presence in Spain and the Basque region, it has also been carried by individuals and families to various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse paths of migration and cultural exchange throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bego

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

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

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