Bautista
The origin of the surname Bautista
Bautista, a Spanish religious surname, refers to John the Baptist.
How Filipino surnames work
Filipino surnames are predominantly Spanish, but not because most families are of Spanish descent: in 1849 a colonial decree (the Catálogo alfabético de apellidos) assigned Spanish surnames to Filipino families to systematise records. Alongside these are indigenous names, Chinese-derived surnames and names of other origins, making the Filipino surname landscape a layered record of the islands' history.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Bautista mean?
The surname Bautista means Baptist. Bautista, a Spanish religious surname, refers to John the Baptist.
Where does the surname Bautista come from?
Bautista is a surname of Filipino origin.
What kind of surname is Bautista?
Bautista is a other surname.
How common is the surname Bautista in the United States?
Bautista is the 830th most common surname in the United States (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 37,847 people.