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

Carbajal, 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 Carbajal surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carbajal in America

Carbajal is the 1646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carbajal surname appeared 21,838 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 7 people would have the surname Carbajal.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carbajal 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 Carbajal

The surname Carbajal is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the word "carbajo," which refers to a type of oak tree commonly found in the Iberian Peninsula. The name likely originated in regions where these oak trees were abundant, such as Castile, León, and Extremadura.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carbajal can be found in the medieval Becerro de las Behetrías, a historical document compiled in the 14th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname Carbajal living in the village of Carbajal de la Legua, located in the province of León.

During the 15th century, the Carbajal family gained prominence in Castile, with several members holding influential positions in the court of King Juan II. One notable figure was Andrés de Carbajal (1400-1460), a diplomat and military commander who served as a knight in the Order of Santiago.

In the 16th century, the name Carbajal appeared in various historical records, including the Chronicles of the Conquest of Mexico. Hernando de Carbajal (1499-1552) was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro and later became a renowned military strategist.

Another prominent figure with the surname Carbajal was Baltasar de Carbajal (1515-1592), a Spanish theologian and bishop of Segovia. He played a significant role in the Council of Trent, a pivotal event in the Catholic Counter-Reformation.

The Carbajal family also had a presence in the New World, with several members settling in various Spanish colonies. One notable example is Juan de Carbajal (1612-1682), a Spanish soldier and explorer who served as the governor of New Mexico from 1659 to 1665.

Throughout history, the Carbajal surname has been associated with various noble families and individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as military, religion, and exploration. While the name has evolved over time, its roots can be traced back to the oak-rich regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carbajal

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

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

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