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

Agpalza, 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 Agpalza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Agpalza in America

Agpalza is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Agpalza surname appeared 113 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 Agpalza.

The history of the last name Agpalza

The surname AGPALZA is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots to the northern region of Spain, particularly the Basque Country, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "agpalz," which translates to "the hill of the oak trees." This suggests that the surname may have initially referred to a person or family residing near or owning lands with a prominent oak tree-covered hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the AGPALZA name appears in the archives of the town of Guernica, located in the Biscay province of the Basque Country. A document dated 1437 mentions a certain Martín de Agpalza, who was a landowner and farmer in the region. This indicates that the surname had already been established by the 15th century.

In the 16th century, during the height of Spanish exploration and colonization, the AGPALZA name began to spread across the Spanish Empire. Notable figures from this era include Juan de Agpalza, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés in the 1520s, and Catalina Agpalza, a renowned author and poet from Seville, born in 1562.

The AGPALZA surname also gained prominence in the Basque region of Spain during the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable individual was Domingo Agpalza, a prominent shipbuilder and merchant who lived in Bilbao from 1645 to 1712. His successful business dealings and contributions to the local economy earned him a respected reputation.

In the 19th century, the AGPALZA name continued to be associated with various professions and endeavors. Javier Agpalza, born in 1802 in San Sebastián, was a renowned artist and painter whose works were exhibited across Spain and Europe. Meanwhile, María Agpalza, a pioneering educator from Vitoria-Gasteiz, founded one of the first schools for girls in the region in 1856.

As the AGPALZA surname spread throughout Spain and its territories, it underwent minor variations in spelling, such as Agpaltza, Agpaltso, and Agpalzo. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained largely unchanged, reflecting the surname's deep-rooted Basque heritage and association with the oak tree-covered hills of northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Agpalza

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

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 Agpalza 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.

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

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