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

Botero, 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 Botero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Botero in America

Botero is the 17229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Botero surname appeared 1,644 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 Botero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Botero 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 Botero

The surname Botero has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "botero," which means a maker or seller of leather bottles or wineskins. The name likely originated in regions where leather crafting and winemaking were common occupations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Botero can be found in the 16th-century Spanish text "Relación de las Islas Filipinas" by Pedro Chirino, where a certain Juan Botero is mentioned as a participant in the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the archives of the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, which document the activities of Spanish settlers in the Americas.

During the 18th century, the Botero surname gained prominence in Colombia, where several notable individuals bore this name. One such figure was José María Botero Salazar (1733-1811), a Colombian independence leader and statesman who played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain.

Another prominent individual with the Botero surname was Fernando Botero (1932-present), a renowned Colombian figurative artist and sculptor known for his depictions of exaggerated and voluptuous figures. His work has been exhibited in major museums worldwide and has earned him international acclaim.

In the 19th century, the Botero name appeared in historical records related to the Mexican-American War, with several individuals bearing this surname serving in the Mexican army during that conflict.

Other notable individuals with the Botero surname include Gilberto Botero Mejía (1932-2010), a Colombian politician and journalist who served as the Minister of Defense of Colombia; and Juan Carlos Botero (born 1984), a Colombian professional cyclist who has competed in various prestigious cycling events, including the Tour de France.

Overall, the surname Botero has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with notable individuals from various fields, particularly in Spain, Colombia, and other Spanish-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Botero

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

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

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