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

Borunda, 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 Borunda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borunda in America

Borunda is the 11642nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borunda surname appeared 2,693 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 Borunda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borunda 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 Borunda

The surname Borunda has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "borrón," which means "blot" or "stain." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a distinctive physical characteristic or perhaps a stonemason who worked with mortar and plaster.

In the early 13th century, records show the name Borunda appearing in the region of Aragon, specifically in the town of Borau. It is possible that the name evolved from a place name or was influenced by the local Aragonese dialect.

One of the earliest documented references to the Borunda name can be found in the Libro de la Cadena, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This historical document, which recorded important events and genealogies in the Kingdom of Aragon, mentions several individuals with the surname Borunda.

During the 15th century, the name Borunda gained prominence in the Basque region of northern Spain. Historical records from this period, such as the Fuero de Vizcaya, a legal code governing the Basque provinces, include references to notable Borunda families.

In the 16th century, a Basque explorer named Juan de Borunda (c. 1500-1570) played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Another notable figure with the Borunda surname was Pedro de Borunda (1570-1640), a Spanish military officer and explorer who served as the governor of New Mexico in the early 17th century. He was instrumental in establishing Spanish settlements in the region.

In the 18th century, José de Borunda (1710-1785), a prominent architect from the Basque region, gained recognition for his contributions to the design and construction of several important buildings, including the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

During the 19th century, the Borunda surname spread beyond Spain, with individuals bearing this name migrating to various parts of the Americas, including Mexico and the southwestern United States. One notable figure from this period was Mariano Borunda (1825-1890), a Mexican military leader who fought in the Mexican-American War and later served as the governor of the state of Chihuahua.

Throughout its history, the Borunda surname has been associated with various professions, including artisans, explorers, military leaders, and architects. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name has since spread to various parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of those who carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borunda

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

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

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