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

Bustillo, 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 Bustillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bustillo in America

Bustillo is the 11653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bustillo surname appeared 2,690 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Bustillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bustillo 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 Bustillo

The surname Bustillo has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Cantabria region. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "busto," which means "bust" or "torso," possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a profession associated with sculpting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Bustillo can be found in the Becerro, a medieval Spanish census document dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Bustillo, indicating that the name was already in use by that time.

The surname Bustillo is also associated with various place names in Spain. For instance, there is a small town called Bustillo del Páramo in the province of León, which may have contributed to the spread and adoption of the surname in that region.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Bustillo. One such figure was Pedro Bustillo, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands in the 15th century. Another prominent Bustillo was Juan Bustillo, a 16th-century Spanish painter known for his religious works, particularly those depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary.

In the 17th century, Diego Bustillo y Camargo was a renowned Spanish architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Church of San Sebastián and the Palace of Uceda. His contributions to the architectural landscape of the city earned him a reputation as one of the leading architects of his time.

Moving into the 19th century, Antonio Bustillo y Revuelta was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Burgos. He was actively involved in the political affairs of his time and played a role in shaping the legal and legislative framework of Spain.

Finally, in the 20th century, Fernando Bustillo Vázquez was a Spanish film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to the horror and thriller genres. His works, such as "La residencia" (1969) and "La noche de Walpurgis" (1971), gained recognition and influenced the Spanish film industry.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the surname Bustillo, demonstrating its rich heritage and presence across various fields and time periods in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bustillo

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

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

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