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

Bijarro, 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 Bijarro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bijarro in America

Bijarro is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bijarro surname appeared 125 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 Bijarro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bijarro 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 Bijarro

The surname BIJARRO is of Spanish origin, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Castilla y León, specifically in the provinces of Burgos and Valladolid.

BIJARRO is likely derived from the Spanish word "bijarr," which means "brave" or "courageous." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who displayed acts of bravery or valor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BIJARRO surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of San Lesmes in Burgos, where a certain Juan BIJARRO was registered in 1582.

In the 17th century, the BIJARRO name appeared in various historical documents from the region, including tax records and land ownership registries. One notable individual was Pedro BIJARRO, a renowned swordsmith who lived in Valladolid between 1615 and 1687.

During the colonial era, some members of the BIJARRO family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly to Mexico and Peru. In 1684, a certain Juana BIJARRO was listed among the passengers on a ship bound for Veracruz, Mexico.

In the 18th century, a branch of the BIJARRO family settled in the town of Torrevieja, in the modern-day province of Alicante. One of their descendants, Tomás BIJARRO (1756-1823), gained recognition as a skilled ceramist and potter.

Another prominent figure bearing the BIJARRO surname was José BIJARRO (1804-1878), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars and rose to the rank of General.

In the 20th century, the BIJARRO name gained further recognition with the accomplishments of Guillermo BIJARRO (1926-2005), a renowned Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid and Barcelona.

Throughout its history, the BIJARRO surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the regions of Castilla y León, Andalucía, and the Basque Country. While its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, the name continues to be carried by individuals of Spanish descent worldwide.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bijarro

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

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

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