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

Bestard, 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 Bestard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bestard in America

Bestard is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bestard surname appeared 105 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 Bestard.

The history of the last name Bestard

The surname Bestard originated in the Balearic Islands, an archipelago located off the eastern coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. The name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly derived from the Arabic word "bastar," which means "farm" or "cultivated land."

The earliest known references to the Bestard name can be traced back to the 13th century, during the Christian reconquest of the Balearic Islands from Moorish rule. As families settled on the islands, particularly in the regions of Mallorca and Menorca, they adopted surnames related to their occupations, locations, or personal characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Bestard name appears in a 1285 document from the town of Inca, Mallorca. The document refers to a landowner named Bernat Bestard, who owned several farms and vineyards in the area.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Bestard family became prominent landowners and agriculturalists on the island of Mallorca. Several members of the family were involved in local politics and held positions of authority in various municipalities.

Notable individuals with the surname Bestard include:

1. Francesc Bestard (1592-1669), a renowned poet and playwright from Palma, Mallorca, who wrote several works in the Catalan language.
2. Miquel Bestard (1718-1792), a prominent architect from Manacor, Mallorca, known for his design of several churches and public buildings on the island.
3. Joan Bestard (1859-1933), a Mallorcan historian and author who wrote extensively about the history and culture of the Balearic Islands.
4. Antoni Bestard (1875-1942), a Mallorcan painter and sculptor whose works were heavily influenced by the Modernist movement.
5. Jaume Bestard (1921-1985), a Mallorcan politician and lawyer who served as the President of the Insular Council of Mallorca from 1979 to 1983.

As the Bestard family migrated from the Balearic Islands to other parts of Spain and beyond, the name spread to different regions and countries. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage and cultural identity of the Balearic Islands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bestard

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

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 Bestard 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.

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

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