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 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aguirre surname appeared 136 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.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aguirre 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 Aguirre

The surname "AGURRE" is believed to have originated from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "agur," meaning "greeting" or "farewell." The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 16th century.

The Basque Country has a rich cultural heritage, and surnames from this region often reflect the unique language and traditions of the Basque people. The name "AGURRE" may have been adopted by a family or individual who lived in an area where the word "agur" was commonly used as a greeting or farewell.

In the archives of the Basque region, there are several mentions of individuals bearing the surname "AGURRE" or similar variations. One notable example is Juan de Agurre, a merchant from the town of Bilbao who lived in the late 16th century. He was recorded in local trade records and is believed to have been involved in the import and export of goods between Spain and other European countries.

Another early mention of the name can be found in a legal document from the 17th century, which refers to a landowner named María Agurre. This document details a dispute over property boundaries in a village near the town of Bayonne, located in the northern Basque region of France.

In the 18th century, there are records of a family named Agurre residing in the village of Lekeitio, situated along the coast of the Bay of Biscay. The patriarch of this family, Tomás Agurre, was a respected fisherman and boat builder who passed his crafts down to his sons and grandsons.

As the Basque people migrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas, the surname "AGURRE" spread to various regions. In the 19th century, a notable individual named Andrés Agurre was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to parents of Basque descent. Andrés became a prominent businessman and politician, serving as a city council member in Buenos Aires.

Another individual of note was Inés Agurre, a writer and poet from the Basque region who lived in the early 20th century. Her works often celebrated the cultural traditions and language of her homeland, and she played a significant role in preserving Basque literature and heritage.

While the surname "AGURRE" is not as common as some other Basque surnames, it has a rich history and cultural significance that reflects the unique identity of the Basque people and their contributions to various regions around the world.

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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aguirre 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 Aguirre was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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