Explore the Family Name Baranda

The meaning of Baranda

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Baranda, especially in Burgos (Castile) and Cantabria, formed with baranda ‘porch, rail’. This surname is also found in the Philippines.

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How common is the last name Baranda in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Baranda has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 85,996 and by 2010, it had climbed to 54,418, reflecting a change of 36.72 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased significantly, from 202 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, which is an increase of 87.62 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname per 100k increased from 0.07 to 0.13 over the same period.

20002010Change
Rank#85,996#54,41836.72%
Count20237987.62%
Proportion per 100k0.070.1385.71%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Baranda

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Baranda identify as Hispanic. This group saw a growth of 17.69 percent from 2000 to 2010. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 20.05 percent. Similarly, the proportion of individuals who identify with two or more ethnicities declined by 36.29 percent. The count of those identifying as White also decreased by 54.47 percent. There were no individuals with the surname Baranda who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.

20002010Change
Hispanic59.41%69.92%17.69%
Asian/Pacific Islander32.67%26.12%-20.05%
Two or More Races2.48%1.58%-36.29%
White3.47%1.58%-54.47%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%