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

Bejaran, 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 Bejaran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bejaran in America

Bejaran is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bejaran surname appeared 331 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 Bejaran.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bejaran 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 Bejaran

The surname Bejaran has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "bejarano," which referred to someone from the town of Bejaran or Bejar in the province of Salamanca. This region was known for its thriving textile industry, particularly in the production of high-quality wool.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bejaran can be found in the Cartulario de Vega, a 13th-century manuscript that documented land grants and transactions in the region of Bejar. This suggests that the surname was already in use during this time, likely borne by individuals or families associated with the town or its textile trade.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the "Libro de las Monedas" (Book of Coins), a historical record of taxation and currency in the Kingdom of Castile. This document mentioned a certain Pedro Bejaran, who was a prominent merchant and textile trader in the city of Burgos.

During the 15th century, the Bejaran family gained prominence in Andalusia, with records indicating that a Juan Bejaran held a position of authority in the city of Seville. His son, Diego Bejaran, later became a respected jurist and served as a judge in the Royal Court of Granada.

In the 16th century, the Bejaran surname spread across the Spanish territories, including the Americas. One notable figure was Hernán Bejaran (1520-1587), a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile alongside Pedro de Valdivia. He was awarded a land grant in the region of Cuyo (present-day Argentina) for his services.

Another prominent individual bearing the Bejaran surname was María Bejaran (1568-1642), a renowned painter from Seville who specialized in religious art and portraiture. Her works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

As the centuries passed, the Bejaran surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including writers, artists, and academics. Among them was José Bejaran (1785-1849), a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright whose works were greatly influenced by the Romantic movement.

The name Bejaran has also been associated with certain place names and toponyms, such as Bejarón, a small village in the province of Burgos, and Bejarano, a municipality in the province of Teruel. These locations may have contributed to the evolution and spread of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bejaran

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

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

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