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

Aispuro, 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 Aispuro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aispuro in America

Aispuro is the 14713th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aispuro surname appeared 2,019 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Aispuro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aispuro 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 Aispuro

The surname Aispuro originates from Spain and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque language, with the word "aitz" meaning rock or cliff, and "puru" meaning a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in rocky or hilly areas.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Aispuro can be found in medieval Spanish documents and records, particularly in the regions of Navarra and the Basque Country. It is likely that the name was initially used as a descriptive term to identify people based on their place of residence or origin.

In the 15th century, the name Aispuro appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were subject to scrutiny during the religious persecution of that time. One notable example is Juan Aispuro, who was arrested and tried by the Inquisition in Seville in 1487.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Aispuro surname spread to various parts of Spain and its colonies in the Americas. In 1598, a document from the town of Durango, Mexico, mentions a land grant given to Hernán Aispuro, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World.

Throughout the colonial period, the Aispuro family gained prominence in various regions of New Spain (present-day Mexico). One notable figure was Pedro Aispuro (1712-1788), a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher in the state of Chihuahua. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the region's agricultural and political affairs.

In the 19th century, the Aispuro surname became associated with the Mexican War of Independence and the subsequent struggles for power. José María Aispuro (1792-1867) was a prominent military leader who fought alongside the insurgent forces against Spanish rule. He later served as a general in the Mexican Army and was recognized for his bravery and tactical skills.

Other notable individuals with the Aispuro surname include Margarita Aispuro (1899-1992), a renowned Mexican poet and educator who championed the rights of women and indigenous communities, and Ignacio Aispuro (1919-2003), a celebrated artist known for his vibrant murals depicting the cultural heritage of Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aispuro

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

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

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