Baptista History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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The distinguished surname Baptista comes from Spain, a country rich in culture and history. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is ez. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. Some names are derived from the saints of the Christian Church, but many Spanish surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin as the Visigoths held Spain between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries and accordingly had a profound impact on the development of surnames.

Early Origins of the Baptista family

The surname Baptista was first found in Aragon, an important Christian kingdom of medieval Spain.

Early History of the Baptista family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baptista research. Another 207 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1137, 1148, 1170, 1229, 1238, 1275, 1282 and 1469 are included under the topic Early Baptista History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Baptista Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bautista, Batista, Baptista and others.

Early Notables of the Baptista family

Notable bearers of the family name Baptista

was nineteenth century Bolivian President Mariano Baptista

Baptista Ranking

In the United States, the name Baptista is the 12,907^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Baptista is ranked the 4,627^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 2

Baptista migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Baptista Settlers in United States in the 16th Century

Juan Baptista Genoyo, who sailed to Panama in 1535
Juan Baptista, who sailed to Guatemala in 1538
Marcos Baptista, who sailed to New Spain in 1538

Baptista Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Joannes Baptista, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1771 3

Baptista Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Francisco Baptista, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1805 3
Caney, Juan Baptista, who arrived in Nombre de Dios, Panama in 1835 3
Juan Baptista, who arrived in Guatemala in 1838 3
Marcos Baptista, who landed in New Spain in 1838 3
J Baptista, aged 25, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1846 3

Baptista migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Baptista Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Antonio Baptista, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749
John Baptista, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1750

Contemporary Notables of the name Baptista (post 1700) +

Alba Baptista (b. 1997), Portuguese actress, known for the series Jardins Proibidos (2014–2015), wife of Chris Evans in 2023
Júlio César Clemente Baptista (b. 1981), Brazilian professional footballer
Juan Alfonso Baptista Díaz (b. 1976), Venezuelan actor and model
Jorge Carlos Santos Moreira Baptista (b. 1977), Portuguese professional footballer
Hélder Manuel Elias Domingos Baptista (b. 1972), Portuguese retired footballer who played for the Portugal U21 Team (1922-1993)
Firmino Baptista, Portuguese silver medalist Paralympic athlete
Felipe Oliveira Baptista (b. 1975), Portuguese fashion designer
Ezequiel Monteiro Baptista (b. 1926), former Portuguese footballer who played for the Portugal National Team in 1954
Eduardo Alexandre Baptista (b. 1970), Brazilian football manager
Cyro Baptista (b. 1950), Brazilian musician, teacher, and recording artist
... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)