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

Buelna, 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 Buelna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buelna in America

Buelna is the 21940th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buelna surname appeared 1,183 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 Buelna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buelna 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 Buelna

The surname BUELNA originated in Spain, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have emerged from the Spanish town of Buelna, located in the autonomous community of Cantabria. The town's name itself is derived from the Latin word "bulna," which means "swamp" or "marsh," suggesting that the area was once characterized by wetlands.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the BUELNA surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a collection of medieval documents compiled in the 14th century. This reference suggests that families bearing this name had already established themselves in the region by that time.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the BUELNA surname. In the 16th century, Pedro de Buelna was a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. Another prominent figure was Juan de Buelna, a 17th-century Spanish military commander who participated in the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, Antonio de Buelna y Salcedo (1683-1758) was a Spanish aristocrat and military officer who served as the Governor of Nueva Vizcaya (present-day northern Mexico) from 1737 to 1741. During his tenure, he oversaw the establishment of several missions and presidios (forts) in the region.

The 19th century saw the birth of José María Buelna Tenorio (1828-1898), a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the Governor of Jalisco from 1887 to 1891. He played a significant role in promoting education and infrastructure development in the state.

Moving into the 20th century, Eustaquio Buelna García (1896-1982) was a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the Governor of Durango from 1946 to 1952. He is remembered for his efforts to modernize the state's economy and improve living conditions for its citizens.

While the BUELNA surname originated in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration. The name's endurance and historical significance serve as a testament to its rich heritage and the contributions of those who have carried it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buelna

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

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

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