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

Bisbal, 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 Bisbal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bisbal in America

Bisbal is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bisbal surname appeared 157 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 Bisbal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bisbal 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 Bisbal

The surname BISBAL originates from the Iberian Peninsula, specifically from the Catalan region of Spain. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th century, derived from the toponym "Bisbal," which refers to a town located in the province of Girona, Catalonia.

The name BISBAL is believed to have its origins in the Latin word "bispalium," which means "two-pronged fork." This term was likely used to describe the shape or layout of the town, possibly referring to the intersection of two roads or the convergence of two rivers.

Historical records indicate that the BISBAL surname first appeared in the 13th century, with mentions in various medieval documents and charters from the region. One notable early reference is found in the "Llibre Verd" (Green Book), a cartulary of the Monastery of Santa Maria de Vilabertran, which dates back to the late 12th century.

In the 14th century, the BISBAL surname gained prominence with the rise of the influential Bisbal family, who were landowners and prominent citizens in the town of La Bisbal d'Empordà. One noteworthy figure from this period was Pere BISBAL (c. 1320-1385), a renowned jurist and diplomat who served as a counselor to King Pere III of Aragon.

The 16th century saw the spread of the BISBAL surname throughout Catalonia and into other parts of Spain, as well as to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals from this era include Francesc BISBAL (1542-1612), a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several churches and monasteries in Barcelona.

In the 17th century, the BISBAL surname gained international recognition with the exploits of Miquel BISBAL (1617-1684), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who commanded expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and the coast of California.

Other prominent figures with the BISBAL surname include Joan BISBAL (1789-1857), a Catalan writer and political activist who played a significant role in the Renaixença, the cultural and literary revival of the Catalan language and identity in the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the BISBAL surname has been associated with various professions and disciplines, including law, architecture, exploration, and literature, reflecting the diverse contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bisbal

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

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

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