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

Buenconsejo, 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 Buenconsejo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buenconsejo in America

Buenconsejo is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buenconsejo surname appeared 171 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 Buenconsejo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buenconsejo 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 Buenconsejo

The surname "BUENCONSEJO" is of Spanish origin, believed to have originated in the regions of Andalusia and Castile during the late medieval period. It is a compound word derived from the Spanish words "buen" (good) and "consejo" (advice or counsel), likely referring to a person who was known for dispensing wise counsel or guidance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Libro del Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property in the city of Seville after its conquest by the Christian forces of Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248. The name "Buenconsejo" appears in this document, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan Buenconsejo was a renowned jurist and legal scholar in the court of King Juan II of Castile. He played a significant role in the development of Spanish legal codes and served as a trusted advisor to the monarch.

During the 16th century, the explorer and conquistador Hernando de Buenconsejo accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. He participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles in recognition of his service.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named María Buenconsejo was a respected nun and mystic in the city of Seville. She gained recognition for her spiritual writings and was known for her piety and wisdom.

In the late 18th century, José Buenconsejo was a prominent military leader who fought in the Spanish campaigns against the French during the Peninsular War. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his valor and strategic leadership.

Throughout history, the surname "BUENCONSEJO" has been associated with individuals who possessed qualities of wisdom, guidance, and sound judgment, reflecting the meaning of its linguistic roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buenconsejo

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

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

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