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

Bucasas, 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 Bucasas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bucasas in America

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

The Bucasas 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 Bucasas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bucasas 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 Bucasas

The surname Bucasas is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "bucas," which referred to a type of cloth or textile produced in the region. The name may have been given to individuals who worked in the textile trade or were associated with the production of this particular fabric.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Bucasas surname can be found in a document from the town of Sevilla, dated 1632. This document mentions a merchant named Juan Bucasas, who was involved in the exportation of textiles to other parts of Europe. The name also appears in various church records and municipal archives from the region during the same time period.

In the late 17th century, a family by the name of Bucasas settled in the town of Cordoba, where they established a successful textile business. Their descendants continued to carry the name for several generations, with some members achieving notable positions within the local community.

During the 18th century, a branch of the Bucasas family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, where they settled in various parts of Latin America. One notable figure from this period was Pedro Bucasas (1728-1804), who served as a colonial administrator in present-day Mexico.

As the name spread across different regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Bucasas, Bucassas, and Bucasas. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and scribal errors in official records.

Other notable individuals with the Bucasas surname include:

1. Alejandro Bucasas (1815-1897), a Spanish painter and art educator known for his portraiture and historical scenes.
2. Margarita Bucasas (1892-1968), a Chilean novelist and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of social injustice and feminism.
3. Tomás Bucasas (1903-1982), a Mexican architect who contributed to the design of several iconic buildings in Mexico City during the mid-20th century.
4. Javier Bucasas (born 1972), a Spanish entrepreneur and business executive who co-founded one of the largest technology companies in Spain.
5. Sofia Bucasas (born 1988), a renowned Peruvian chef and restaurateur who has popularized traditional Peruvian cuisine on a global scale.

While the surname Bucasas may have originated from humble beginnings in the textile industry, it has since been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving a lasting impact on various aspects of culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bucasas

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

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

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