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

Bernabe, 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 Bernabe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bernabe in America

Bernabe is the 6848th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bernabe surname appeared 4,915 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Bernabe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bernabe 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 Bernabe

The surname Bernabe originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Hebrew name "Barnabas," meaning "son of consolation" or "son of the prophet." The name was popularized by St. Barnabas, one of the earliest Christian apostles and a companion of St. Paul.

In its early days, the name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it appeared in various medieval records and documents. One of the earliest documented instances of the surname can be found in the "Libro de la Cadena" (Book of the Chain), a historical record from the city of Jaca, dating back to the 13th century.

The name Bernabe has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the most prominent individuals was Bernabe de las Casas (1474-1566), a Spanish Dominican friar and historian who dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of Native Americans during the Spanish colonization of the Americas.

Another notable figure was Bernabe Gomez (1591-1638), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of art. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

In the 18th century, Bernabe de Echenique (1718-1804) was a Spanish military officer and governor of Buenos Aires, playing a significant role in the defense of the region against British forces during the Spanish-British conflicts.

Moving forward, Bernabe Soriano (1819-1885) was a Spanish politician and statesman who served as the Minister of State during the reign of Queen Isabella II. He was also a prominent figure in the Liberal Union party.

Lastly, Bernabe Arrizabalaga Bernabe (1903-1998) was a Spanish sculptor and artist known for his public monuments and religious works, many of which can be found in the Basque Country region of Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname Bernabe has undergone various spelling variations, including Bernabe, Bernabeu, Bernabey, and Bernabey. Additionally, it has been associated with several place names, such as Bernabe, a municipality in the province of Valencia, and Bernabé, a small village in the province of Teruel, both located in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bernabe

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

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

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