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

Ainza, 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 Ainza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ainza in America

Ainza is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ainza surname appeared 112 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 Ainza.

The history of the last name Ainza

The surname Ainza originated in the Basque region of Spain and France, specifically in the Navarre province. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "aintzat," which means "to respect" or "to honor." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to denote someone who was highly regarded or held in esteem within their community.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ainza surname can be traced back to the 12th century, with mentions in several medieval Basque manuscripts and charters. One notable reference is found in the cartulary of the Monastery of Leyre, which contains records of individuals bearing the Ainza name from as early as 1175.

During the 13th century, the name appears in various documents related to the Kingdom of Navarre, including land records and legal proceedings. One prominent figure from this period was Juan de Ainza, a renowned jurist and advisor to the King of Navarre in the late 1200s.

In the 15th century, the Ainza family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the region, with several members holding positions of authority and influence. One such individual was Martín de Ainza, who served as the Mayor of Pamplona in 1489.

As the Basque people migrated and settled in other parts of Spain and beyond, the Ainza surname spread throughout the country and into other regions of Europe and the Americas. Notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Pedro de Ainza (1522-1591), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Francisco Pizarro in the conquest of Peru.
2. Ignacio de Ainza (1683-1751), a Jesuit missionary who established several missions in present-day Bolivia.
3. Juan Bautista de Ainza (1752-1837), a Spanish military engineer and cartographer known for his work in mapping the Mississippi River basin.
4. Ramón Ainza (1879-1957), a Basque writer and poet who contributed significantly to the revival of Basque literature in the early 20th century.
5. María Ainza (1904-1983), a Spanish sculptor and artist celebrated for her works depicting religious themes and Basque culture.

The Ainza surname has also been associated with various place names in the Basque region, such as Ainza, a municipality in the province of Huesca, and Ainzibarre, a village in the Baztán valley of Navarre.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ainza

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

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

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