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

Bordayo, 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 Bordayo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bordayo in America

Bordayo is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bordayo surname appeared 147 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 Bordayo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bordayo 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 Bordayo

The surname Bordayo is believed to have originated in the northwestern region of Spain, specifically in the autonomous community of Galicia. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval era, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Galician word "bordao," which means "walking stick" or "staff," suggesting that it may have been an occupational surname given to those who made or carried such items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bordayo can be found in the "Tumbo de Sobrado," a historical document from the 12th century that contains records of land transactions and donations made to the Monastery of Sobrado in Galicia. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Fernán Bordayo was mentioned in the "Cantigas de Santa María," a collection of medieval Spanish poems and songs composed in Galician-Portuguese during the reign of King Alfonso X of Castile and León (1221-1284). This work provides valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic landscape of the region during that era.

As the centuries passed, the Bordayo surname spread to other parts of Spain and the Americas, particularly to regions with strong historical ties to Galicia, such as parts of Latin America. One notable individual was Juan Bordayo, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named María Bordayo played a significant role in the establishment of the Convent of Santa Clara in the city of Caracas, Venezuela. Her dedication and contributions to the religious community were documented in historical records from that time.

Another noteworthy individual was José Bordayo, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Chile from 1726 to 1733. His tenure was marked by efforts to strengthen the defenses of the colony against indigenous uprisings and foreign threats.

While the Bordayo surname may have evolved through various spellings and variations over time, its origins can be traced back to the northwestern region of Spain, particularly Galicia, where it emerged as an occupational surname with a connection to the traditional walking sticks or staffs used by travelers and shepherds in the medieval era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bordayo

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

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

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