2000
#23,986
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 982
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.36
Rare Last name
Bohorquez
A Spanish surname referring to a village area or settlement.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,148 Americans carry the last name Bohorquez. That puts it at #15,115 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 159,569 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Bohorquez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 159,569
Census rank
#15,115
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,873 bearers of the surname Bohorquez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15115th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohorquez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.5%. The next largest groups are White (6.1%) and Black (0.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Bohorquez
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Bohorquez
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohorquez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.5%. The next largest groups are White (6.1%) and Black (0.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Bohorquez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Bohorquez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino92.5% · 1,733
- White6.1% · 114
- Black or African American0.6% · 11
- Two or more races0.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Bohorquez
Bohorquez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#18,734
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,465
+483 bearers (+49.2%)
Per 100,000 0.50
Rank movement Up 5,252 places
2020
#15,115
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,873
+408 bearers (+27.8%)
Per 100,000 0.63
Rank movement Up 3,619 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #23,986 | 982 | 0.36 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #18,734 | 1,465 | 0.50 | +483 bearers (+49.2%) | Up 5,252 places |
| 2020 | #15,115 | 1,873 | 0.63 | +408 bearers (+27.8%) | Up 3,619 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Bohorquez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,734 | #15,115 | 19.3% |
| Count | 1,465 | 1,873 | 27.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.50 | 0.63 | 25.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Bohorquez bearers went from 1,465 to 1,873 (+27.8% change). The surname moved up 3,619 positions in the national ranking, going from #18,734 to #15,115.
FAQ
Bohorquez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Bohorquez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,148 living Americans carry the surname Bohorquez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 159,569 residents.
How common is Bohorquez?
Bohorquez ranks #15,115 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.63 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,873 people with the surname Bohorquez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,148), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.63 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.63 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Bohorquez.
Has Bohorquez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Bohorquez went from 1,465 recorded bearers to 1,873. That is an increase of 408 (+27.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #18,734 to #15,115.
What does the Census say about the background of Bohorquez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Bohorquez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 92.5%. The next largest groups are White (6.1%) and Black (0.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Bohorquez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (1,733 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Bohorquez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (92.5%), White (6.1%), Black (0.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Bohorquez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Bohorquez mean?
A Spanish surname referring to a village area or settlement. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Bohorquez (0.63 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Bohorquez?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Bohorquez is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.