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

Bragado, 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 Bragado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bragado in America

Bragado is the 89403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bragado surname appeared 207 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 Bragado.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bragado 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 Bragado

The surname Bragado originated in Portugal during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Portuguese word "braga," which means "breeches" or "trousers." This surname likely originated in the northern region of Portugal, specifically in the town of Braga, one of the oldest cities in the country.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Bragado can be traced back to the 13th century. In 1275, a document from the Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça mentioned a certain "Martim Bragado," suggesting that the name was already in use at that time. Additionally, the surname appears in the "Livro Velho de Linhagens," an ancient Portuguese genealogical record from the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name Bragado was associated with the town of Bragança, located in northeastern Portugal. This town's name is derived from the Latin word "Brachara," which was the name of the nearby Roman settlement. It is possible that the surname Bragado evolved from the place name Bragança during this period.

One notable figure bearing the surname Bragado was João Bragado, a Portuguese soldier and explorer who lived in the 16th century. João Bragado was part of the crew of Ferdinand Magellan's historic circumnavigation of the globe between 1519 and 1522. He survived the journey and returned to Portugal, becoming one of the few eyewitnesses to the first circumnavigation of the world.

Another individual of historical significance was António Bragado (1543-1619), a Portuguese Jesuit priest and missionary. He was sent to India in 1573 and worked in the region of Goa, where he established several churches and schools. António Bragado is recognized for his contributions to the spread of Christianity in the Indian subcontinent.

In the 17th century, Manuel Bragado (1635-1711) was a notable Portuguese architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several significant structures in Lisbon, including the Igreja de Santa Engrácia and the Aqueduto das Águas Livres, an impressive aqueduct system that supplied water to the city.

During the 18th century, João Bragado (1724-1798) was a renowned Portuguese painter and engraver. He is best known for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Portugal.

In the 19th century, José Bragado (1819-1895) was a prominent Portuguese writer and journalist. He was a prolific author, publishing numerous works of fiction, poetry, and essays. José Bragado was also actively involved in the political and cultural movements of his time, advocating for liberal and progressive ideals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bragado

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

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

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