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

Bisnar, 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 Bisnar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bisnar in America

Bisnar is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bisnar surname appeared 121 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 Bisnar.

The history of the last name Bisnar

The surname BISNAR is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, located in the northeastern part of Spain. It is thought to derive from the Catalan word "bisner," which means "nephew" or "grandson." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, possibly referring to someone's relationship within a family or clan.

The earliest known record of the BISNAR surname dates back to the 13th century. In 1246, a document from the city of Barcelona mentioned a certain "Pere Bisner," which is likely one of the earliest written instances of this surname.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were not yet widely established, and people were often identified by their occupation, location, or physical characteristics. As such, the BISNAR name may have initially referred to a specific individual's familial relationship before becoming a hereditary surname.

One notable historical figure bearing the BISNAR surname was Guillem Bisner, a Catalan merchant and trader who lived in the 14th century. Records show that he was involved in the lucrative Mediterranean trade routes, transporting goods between Barcelona and various ports in Italy and North Africa.

In the 16th century, the BISNAR surname appears to have spread beyond Catalonia, with records indicating individuals bearing this name in other parts of Spain, as well as in parts of Portugal and southern France.

Another notable individual with the BISNAR surname was Jaume Bisnar, a Catalan painter who lived in the late 17th century. He is known for his religious paintings and frescoes that adorned several churches and monasteries in Barcelona and its surrounding areas.

As the centuries passed, the BISNAR surname continued to be present in various regions of Spain and beyond. In the 19th century, Juan Bisnar, a Spanish military officer, played a role in the Spanish-American War, serving in the Spanish forces stationed in Cuba.

Additionally, María Bisnar, born in 1842 in Valencia, Spain, was a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls and campaigned for equal educational opportunities for women in Spain during a time when such efforts were highly progressive.

While the BISNAR surname may have originated as a descriptive term related to family relationships, it eventually became a hereditary surname carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and occupations, leaving a lasting mark on the historical record of Spain and other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bisnar

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

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

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