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

Bracamontez, 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 Bracamontez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bracamontez in America

Bracamontez is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bracamontez surname appeared 109 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 Bracamontez.

The history of the last name Bracamontez

The surname Bracamontez originates from Spain, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Castile, specifically in the provinces of Salamanca and Valladolid.

The name Bracamontez is a combination of two Spanish words, "braca" and "montez." "Braca" is derived from the Latin word "braca," which means "breeches" or "trousers," while "montez" refers to "mountains" or "wooded areas." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived in a mountainous or forested region and wore distinctive clothing, such as breeches.

Historical records indicate that the Bracamontez surname first appeared in the 12th century, during the Christian Reconquista of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. It is possible that the name was given to a soldier or a group of soldiers who played a significant role in the reconquest efforts.

One of the earliest known references to the Bracamontez name can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This manuscript mentions a location called "Bracamonte," which may have been the origin of the surname.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Bracamontez surname. One of the earliest was Juan de Bracamontez (c. 1380-1440), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who served under King Juan II of Castile during the 15th century.

Another prominent figure was Luisa de Bracamontez (1520-1598), a Spanish noblewoman and patron of the arts, who was known for her literary salons and her support of artists and writers during the Spanish Renaissance.

In the 17th century, Pedro de Bracamontez y Guzmán (1602-1677) was a Spanish priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Guadix and played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation efforts in Spain.

During the 18th century, José Antonio de Bracamontez (1725-1801) was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1786 to 1789.

In more recent times, Miguel Ángel Bracamontez (1920-2002) was a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Mexico to several countries, including the United States and Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bracamontez

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

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 Bracamontez 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.

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

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