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

Bergado, 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 Bergado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bergado in America

Bergado is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bergado surname appeared 223 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 Bergado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bergado 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 Bergado

The surname Bergado is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "berga," which refers to a type of long cloak or mantle commonly worn by shepherds and peasants in certain regions of the country. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals who were involved in the production or trade of these cloaks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bergado can be found in a legal document from the city of Seville, dated around the late 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Juan Bergado," who was a local merchant dealing in textiles and clothing. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors were among the first to bear the surname.

In the 15th century, there are records of a noble family with the name Bergado residing in the town of Zaragoza, in the region of Aragon. This family owned several estates and vineyards in the area, and their name was associated with the local wine trade.

During the 16th century, a renowned Spanish poet and playwright named Lope de Bergado (1562-1635) achieved significant recognition for his literary works. He was born in Seville and is considered one of the key figures of the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

Another notable individual with the surname Bergado was María Bergado (1688-1757), a Spanish painter and artist who specialized in portraiture and religious works. She was born in Madrid and is known for her contributions to the Baroque art movement in Spain.

In the 18th century, a prominent military leader named Juan Antonio Bergado (1732-1803) played a crucial role in the Spanish campaigns against the British during the American Revolutionary War. He served as a general and was instrumental in several battles, including the Siege of Gibraltar.

Throughout the centuries, the Bergado surname has also been associated with various place names and locations in Spain. For example, there is a small village called Bergado in the province of Burgos, which may have been named after an early settler or landowner with this surname.

While the surname Bergado is primarily of Spanish origin, it has also been adopted by families in other regions, including Portugal and Latin American countries, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bergado

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

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

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