The Bracamontes family is believed to have originated in the Basque Country of northern Spain. The first recorded instance of the surname Bracamontes is in the 12th century, in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz. The family later spread to other parts of Spain, including Castile and Andalusia.
In the 16th century, the Bracamontes family emigrated to the New World, settling in Mexico and Peru. The family became prominent in both countries, and several members of the Bracamontes family served as governors and other high-ranking officials.
Today, the Bracamontes surname is found throughout the Spanish-speaking world. It is especially common in Mexico, where it is the 10th most common surname.