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

Bustamonte, 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 Bustamonte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bustamonte in America

Bustamonte is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bustamonte surname appeared 150 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 Bustamonte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bustamonte 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 Bustamonte

The surname Bustamonte is of Spanish origin and dates back to the medieval period in Spain. It is believed to have originated in the northern region of Castile and León, derived from the toponym "Bustamante," which refers to a valley or natural basin located between mountains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bustamonte can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century Spanish manuscript that documented hunting expeditions and the names of prominent landowners and noblemen. In this text, a certain "Rodrigo de Bustamante" is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Burgos.

During the 15th century, the name Bustamonte was associated with several notable figures in Spanish history. Juan de Bustamonte (1425-1492) was a renowned jurist and canonist who served as a legal advisor to the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. Another prominent individual was Pedro de Bustamonte (1460-1521), a conquistador who participated in the Spanish conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.

In the 16th century, the name Bustamonte gained further prominence with the birth of Jerónimo de Bustamonte (1520-1588), a Spanish military officer and explorer who served as the governor of Chile from 1580 to 1583. His administration was marked by conflicts with the indigenous Mapuche people and efforts to establish Spanish settlements in the region.

The 17th century saw the rise of another notable figure bearing the Bustamonte surname. Juan de Bustamonte y Velasco (1610-1673) was a Spanish nobleman and military officer who served as the Viceroy of New Spain (present-day Mexico) from 1666 to 1673. He is remembered for his efforts to promote economic development and improve infrastructure in the colony.

In the 19th century, the Bustamonte name gained literary recognition with the birth of the Spanish poet and playwright Ramón de Campoamor y Bustamonte (1817-1901). He was a prominent figure in the Romantic movement and is particularly known for his works exploring philosophical themes and the human condition.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the surname Bustamonte, which has its roots in the rugged landscapes of northern Spain and has since spread across the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bustamonte

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

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

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