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

DeBaca, 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 DeBaca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeBaca in America

DeBaca is the 36286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeBaca surname appeared 617 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 DeBaca.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeBaca 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 DeBaca

The surname DEBACA has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque language, with the prefix "de" indicating "from" and "baca" referring to a specific location or region.

One theory suggests that the name DEBACA may be linked to the town of Baca, located in the province of Burgos, northern Spain. This area was historically inhabited by Basque people, lending credence to the name's Basque roots.

Early records mentioning the DEBACA surname can be found in various Spanish archives and manuscripts, including the Archivo Histórico Nacional and the Archivo General de Indias, which document the migration of Spanish settlers to the Americas during the colonial era.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the DEBACA surname was Juan de Baca, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He was born around 1490 in Extremadura, Spain, and played a pivotal role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

Another notable bearer of the DEBACA name was Alonso de Baca, a Spanish explorer and colonist who was among the first settlers in what is now New Mexico in the late 16th century. He established the settlement of San Gabriel del Yungue, which later became known as Santa Fe.

In the 17th century, Diego de Baca y Villagrán, a Spanish nobleman and military officer, served as the governor of New Mexico from 1637 to 1639. He was born in Mexico City around 1590 and played a significant role in the defense of the region against Native American uprisings.

The DEBACA surname also appears in historical records from the Philippines, where it was likely introduced during the Spanish colonial period. One notable figure was José de Baca, a Spanish Jesuit missionary who arrived in the Philippines in the late 17th century and worked to establish Catholic missions in the region.

During the 19th century, Manuel de Baca y Delgado, a Mexican-born writer and poet, gained recognition for his literary works. He was born in Chihuahua in 1837 and authored several books, including "La Joven Católica" and "El Libro de Oro."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeBaca

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

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

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