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

Buenavista, 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 Buenavista surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buenavista in America

Buenavista is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buenavista surname appeared 373 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 Buenavista.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buenavista 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 Buenavista

The surname Buenavista is of Spanish origin, derived from the phrase "buena vista" which translates to "good view" or "beautiful sight" in English. It is believed to have originated in the late 15th or early 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the 16th century records of Spanish settlers in Mexico and Central America. It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in areas with picturesque or scenic vistas, either as a descriptive term or to commemorate a specific location.

The name Buenavista has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Juan de Buenavista, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who was part of the expedition led by Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He played a role in the conquest of Mexico and the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region.

In the 17th century, Father Francisco de Buenavista was a prominent Franciscan missionary who worked among the indigenous populations of New Spain (present-day Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States). He is credited with establishing several missions and contributing to the spread of Christianity in the region.

Another notable figure with this surname was María de Buenavista, a 17th-century Spanish mystic and writer who authored several religious works and was known for her spiritual visions and teachings.

In the 18th century, José de Buenavista was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish colonies in the Americas. He was involved in several battles and campaigns against indigenous resistance movements and played a role in the defense of Spanish territories.

During the 19th century, Alejandro Buenavista was a prominent Mexican politician and statesman who served as a governor and held various high-ranking positions in the government. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and infrastructure development in his home state.

While the surname Buenavista has its roots in Spanish-speaking regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, the earliest recorded instances and most notable historical figures associated with this name can be traced back to its Spanish and Latin American origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buenavista

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

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

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