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

Bohórquez, 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 Bohórquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bohórquez in America

Bohórquez is the 18734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bohórquez surname appeared 1,465 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bohórquez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bohórquez 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 Bohórquez

The surname Bohorquez has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the small town of Bohoruez, located in the province of Avila, in central Spain.

The name Bohorquez is derived from the Spanish words "boh" meaning "round" and "hez" meaning "holm oak tree." This suggests that the name may have referred to a person who lived near or owned land with round holm oak trees.

Historical records show that the Bohorquez family played a prominent role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long period of conflict between Christian and Moorish rulers for control of the Iberian Peninsula. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was Juan Bohorquez, a military leader who fought alongside the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, in the capture of Granada in 1492, marking the end of Moorish rule in Spain.

In the 16th century, the Bohorquez family expanded their influence and wealth, with members holding important positions in the Spanish court and the Catholic Church. Pedro Bohorquez (1518-1592), a renowned theologian and scholar, served as the Archbishop of Granada and was a key figure in the Counter-Reformation.

Another notable figure was María Bohorquez (1565-1633), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist. She founded several charitable institutions and hospitals in Seville, and her efforts earned her the admiration of the Spanish monarchy.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Bohorquez name traveled across the Atlantic to the Americas. One of the earliest settlers was Diego Bohorquez (1570-1640), who was part of the expedition that established the city of Caracas, Venezuela, in 1567.

In the 18th century, the Bohorquez family had a strong presence in Ecuador. José Bohorquez (1720-1795) was a prominent landowner and political figure in the city of Guayaquil, while his brother, Miguel Bohorquez (1725-1810), was a respected military leader who fought against the Spanish during the Ecuadorian War of Independence.

Throughout the centuries, the Bohorquez name has been associated with various professions, including literature, art, and politics. One of the most famous contemporary figures is the Spanish writer and poet, Rafael Bohorquez (1938-2020), who was widely acclaimed for his contributions to the literary world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bohórquez

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

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

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