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

Borbolla, 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 Borbolla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borbolla in America

Borbolla is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borbolla surname appeared 332 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 Borbolla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borbolla 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 Borbolla

The surname Borbolla has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Cantabria, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "borbolla," which means "bubble" or "blister," possibly indicating a connection to a specific location or occupation related to these terms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Borbolla can be found in the archives of the city of Santander, Cantabria, where a nobleman named Juan de Borbolla was mentioned in a document from 1587. This historical record provides evidence of the surname's long-standing presence in the region.

The name Borbolla also appears in various historical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, including parish registers and land ownership documents. One notable individual from this time period was Diego de Borbolla, a prominent merchant who lived in the town of Liébana, Cantabria, during the late 1600s.

In the 19th century, the surname Borbolla began to spread beyond its traditional stronghold in Cantabria. One notable figure from this era was Pedro de Borbolla y Barreda (1821-1898), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Cortes Generales, the Spanish parliament.

As the name Borbolla gained recognition, it was also associated with various place names in Spain. For example, there is a small village called Borbolla in the municipality of Pesaguero, Cantabria, which may have been named after a family or individual bearing the surname.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Borbolla was José María Borbolla y Varona (1828-1892), a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of the State of Jalisco from 1881 to 1885. This highlights the spread of the surname beyond its Spanish origins.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent figures with the surname Borbolla was Tomás Borbolla y Piñeiro (1890-1964), a Mexican architect and engineer who played a significant role in the development of modern architecture in Mexico City.

While the surname Borbolla has its roots in Spain, particularly in the region of Cantabria, it has also been carried by individuals of distinction in other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and historical connections between different regions and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borbolla

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

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

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