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

Aguirres, 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 Aguirres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aguirres in America

Aguirres is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguirres surname appeared 144 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 Aguirres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aguirres 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 Aguirres

The surname Aguirres originated from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, an area with a rich cultural heritage dating back thousands of years. It is derived from the Basque word "agurre," meaning "rock" or "stone," potentially indicating an ancestral connection to a specific rocky location or landscape.

In its early forms, the name was often spelled as "Aguirre" or "Aguirri," reflecting the linguistic variations within the Basque language. The earliest known records of this surname can be traced back to the 11th century, where it appeared in various legal documents and charters from the region.

One notable historical reference to the Aguirres surname can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that served as a guide for pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James). This document mentions several individuals bearing the Aguirres name, suggesting their potential involvement in providing assistance or hospitality to pilgrims along the renowned pilgrimage route.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the Aguirres surname was Lope Aguirres, a 15th-century Basque soldier and explorer who participated in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. His exploits, though controversial, were documented in historical accounts of the time, further solidifying the presence of this surname in the annals of history.

Another prominent figure was Juan de Aguirres (1495-1557), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led expeditions in present-day Venezuela and Colombia. His legacy is intertwined with the early colonial efforts of the Spanish Empire in South America.

In the realm of literature, Rodrigo de Aguirres (1510-1580) was a Spanish poet and playwright whose works contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish literature during the 16th century.

Moving forward in time, María Josefa Aguirres (1786-1854) was a renowned Spanish painter and engraver known for her contributions to the Romantic movement in Spanish art.

Finally, Jesús María Aguirres y Ortiz de Zárate (1834-1904) was a Spanish prelate who served as the Archbishop of Burgos and played a significant role in the Catholic Church's affairs in Spain during the late 19th century.

Throughout its long history, the Aguirres surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from explorers and conquistadors to artists and religious figures, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aguirres

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

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

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