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

Broncho, 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 Broncho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Broncho in America

Broncho is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Broncho surname appeared 144 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 Broncho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Broncho 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 Broncho

The surname BRONCHO is believed to have originated in Spain during the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "bronco," which means "rough" or "untamed," likely referring to a person's character or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BRONCHO surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa María la Mayor in Seville, Spain, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family with the surname BRONCHO residing in the city's outskirts.

In the 17th century, the BRONCHO name appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts related to the Spanish conquest and colonization of the Americas. Some notable individuals bearing this surname during this time period include:

1. Diego BRONCHO (1610-1678), a Spanish explorer and military officer who participated in the conquest of parts of present-day Mexico and California.

2. Juana BRONCHO (1628-1692), a Spanish settler and landowner in the viceroyalty of New Spain (now Mexico).

The BRONCHO surname later spread to other parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Caribbean and South America. In the 18th century, there were records of families with this name in Cuba and Venezuela.

During the 19th century, the BRONCHO surname made its way to the United States, likely through Spanish and Mexican immigration. Some notable Americans with this surname include:

1. Manuel BRONCHO (1822-1887), a Mexican-American rancher and landowner in Texas.

2. Catalina BRONCHO (1845-1911), a Mexican-American businesswoman and community leader in California.

3. José BRONCHO (1870-1942), a Spanish-American soldier who fought in the Spanish-American War.

In addition to its Spanish roots, the BRONCHO surname has also been found in other European countries, such as Italy and France, often with slight variations in spelling like "Bronco" or "Bronconi."

Throughout history, the BRONCHO surname has been associated with various occupations, including ranchers, farmers, soldiers, and explorers, reflecting the rugged and adventurous spirit embodied by its original meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Broncho

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

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

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