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

Aguerre, 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 Aguerre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aguerre in America

Aguerre is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguerre surname appeared 179 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 Aguerre.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aguerre to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aguerre

The surname Aguerre is of Basque origin, originating from the Basque Country which spans parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

The name Aguerre is believed to derive from the Basque words "agur" meaning "hello" or "greeting", and "erri" meaning "town" or "village". This suggests the name may have originally referred to someone who came from a hospitable town or village known for its welcoming nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Aguerre can be found in the medieval Basque records known as the "Fueros de Navarra" from the 13th century. These legal documents mention individuals with the surname Aguerre residing in the Basque regions of Navarre and Gipuzkoa.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Aguerre was a notable merchant and shipowner from the coastal town of Getaria in Gipuzkoa. He is mentioned in various maritime records of the time, highlighting the historical presence of the surname in the region.

During the 16th century, the Aguerre family had a strong presence in the town of Azpeitia, also in Gipuzkoa. One notable individual was Pedro de Aguerre (1510-1578), a wealthy landowner and local authority figure who played a role in the social and political affairs of the town.

In the 17th century, the surname Aguerre appeared in records from the neighboring Basque region of Labourd, in what is now southwestern France. Documented examples include Marie Aguerre (1622-1689), a respected businesswoman and landowner from the town of Ustaritz.

The 18th century saw the Aguerre family establish a presence in the New World, with members migrating to Spanish colonial territories. One such individual was José Aguerre (1745-1821), a military officer who served in the Spanish colonies of Florida and Cuba.

Throughout its history, the surname Aguerre has maintained its Basque roots and cultural connections to the Basque Country, despite its spread to other regions over time. Notable individuals with the surname have contributed to various fields, including commerce, politics, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aguerre

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

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 Aguerre 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aguerre has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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