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

Betanzos, 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 Betanzos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Betanzos in America

Betanzos is the 46487th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Betanzos surname appeared 458 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 Betanzos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Betanzos 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 Betanzos

The surname Betanzos originates from the northwestern region of Spain, specifically in the province of Galicia. It derives its name from the town of Betanzos, located near the city of A Coruña. The town's name is believed to have its roots in the Latin word "Benetiacum," which translates to "good little place."

The earliest known records of the Betanzos surname date back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various medieval documents and charters from the region. Some of these early mentions include a certain Pedro de Betanzos, who was a landowner in the area in the year 1187.

During the 15th century, the Betanzos surname gained prominence in the region, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Rodrigo de Betanzos, a Galician nobleman who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Spanish Crown during the reign of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

In the 16th century, the Betanzos family played a significant role in the exploration and colonization of the Americas. Pedro de Betanzos, born in 1505, was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He later became one of the first settlers in the city of Antigua, Guatemala.

Another notable individual with the Betanzos surname was Juan de Betanzos, a Spanish chronicler and translator who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his work in translating and recording the history and customs of the Inca Empire in Peru. His writings, particularly his "Suma y narración de los Incas," are considered invaluable sources for understanding the Inca civilization.

In the 17th century, the Betanzos family continued to play a role in the Spanish colonial endeavors. Francisco de Betanzos, born in 1624, was a Spanish military officer who served as the governor of several provinces in the Spanish West Indies, including Puerto Rico and Cuba.

Over the centuries, the Betanzos surname has spread beyond its Galician origins and can now be found in various parts of Spain, as well as in other Spanish-speaking countries due to the migration and expansion of the Spanish Empire. Despite its widespread distribution, the surname remains closely tied to its Galician heritage and the town of Betanzos.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Betanzos

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

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

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