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

Aguirre, 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 Aguirre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aguirre in America

Aguirre is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguirre surname appeared 140 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 Aguirre.

The history of the last name Aguirre

The surname Aguirra is of Spanish origin, originating in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Basque word "agira," meaning "opening" or "hole," and may have referred to a specific geographical feature or location where the name originated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aguirra can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century. This document contains references to individuals bearing the name Aguirra in the region of La Rioja, Spain.

In the 15th century, the name Aguirra appeared in several historical records related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Juan de Aguirra (1479-1538) was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro. He played a significant role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region.

Another notable individual with the surname Aguirra was Lope de Aguirre (1510-1561), a Spanish conquistador known for leading a notorious rebellion against the Spanish crown in Venezuela and Peru. His exploits and eventual demise are chronicled in historical accounts and literary works, such as "El Dorado" by Lope de Aguirra.

In the 17th century, the name Aguirra was associated with several prominent figures in the ecclesiastical and military spheres. Pedro de Aguirre (1616-1677) was a Spanish Jesuit missionary who played a significant role in the evangelization efforts in Paraguay and Argentina.

During the 18th century, the surname Aguirra gained prominence in various regions of Spain and its colonies. Juan de Aguirra y Vero (1725-1786) was a Spanish military engineer and architect who contributed to the development of several fortifications and public works projects in Spain and the Americas.

Throughout history, the surname Aguirra has been closely associated with its Basque origins and has maintained a strong presence in regions with significant Basque influence, such as northern Spain and parts of South America, particularly Argentina and Chile.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aguirre

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

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

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