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

Buelvas, 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 Buelvas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buelvas in America

Buelvas is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buelvas surname appeared 146 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 Buelvas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buelvas 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 Buelvas

The surname Buelvas has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is believed to have emerged during the 15th century, derived from the Spanish word "buelva," meaning "return" or "to come back." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had returned from a journey or an expedition.

One of the earliest known references to the Buelvas surname can be found in the historical records of Seville, where a document dated 1492 mentions a certain Juan Buelvas, a merchant involved in the trade with the Americas. This suggests that the name was already established in southern Spain during the time of the Spanish colonization of the New World.

In the 16th century, the Buelvas family appears to have spread across various parts of Spain, with records indicating their presence in cities like Granada and Cordoba. One notable individual from this period was Diego Buelvas, a renowned poet and playwright who lived in Seville from 1525 to 1599.

The name Buelvas can also be traced back to a small town in the province of Huelva, called Buelvas de la Jara. It is possible that the surname originated from this place name, although the exact connection remains uncertain.

In the 17th century, several members of the Buelvas family were involved in the Spanish colonial efforts in the Americas. One such figure was Pedro Buelvas (1632-1701), a military officer who participated in the conquest of parts of present-day Mexico and served as a governor in various regions.

As the centuries passed, the Buelvas surname continued to spread throughout Spain and its colonies. Notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Mariana Buelvas (1754-1832), a Spanish painter known for her religious artwork and portraits.
2. Javier Buelvas (1810-1887), a political activist and writer who advocated for social reforms in Spain during the 19th century.
3. Alejandro Buelvas (1867-1941), a prominent architect responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Madrid and Barcelona.
4. Catalina Buelvas (1892-1979), a celebrated Spanish opera singer who performed across Europe in the early 20th century.
5. Fernando Buelvas (1927-2003), a respected historian and academic who contributed significantly to the study of Spanish colonial history in the Americas.

While the Buelvas surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin American countries and regions with significant Spanish influence. However, the origins of this name can be traced back to the southern region of Andalusia and the early days of Spanish exploration and colonization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buelvas

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

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

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