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

Altreche, 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 Altreche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Altreche in America

Altreche is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Altreche surname appeared 205 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 Altreche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Altreche 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 Altreche

The surname ALTRECHE is believed to have originated in the Basque region of Spain and France, with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Basque words "altarre," meaning altar, and "etxe," meaning house or dwelling, suggesting a possible connection to a religious or ecclesiastical location.

One of the earliest known references to the ALTRECHE name can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque Country, where a certain Juan de Altreche is mentioned as a landowner. This record provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the ALTRECHE surname appears in various municipal records from the Basque provinces, indicating its continued presence and potential spread within the region. One notable individual from this period was Pedro de Altreche, a merchant and trader who was active in the city of Bilbao during the 1570s.

As the centuries progressed, the ALTRECHE name began to appear in other parts of Spain, likely due to migration and trade. In the 18th century, a renowned artist named Francisco Altreche was born in Zaragoza, known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning several churches in the region.

During the 19th century, the ALTRECHE surname gained recognition in the field of literature with the works of Miguel Altreche, a celebrated poet and playwright from Navarra. His collections of poetry and theatrical plays were widely acclaimed and contributed significantly to the cultural landscape of that era.

Another prominent figure bearing the ALTRECHE name was Juana Altreche, a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in San Sebastián in the late 1800s. Her efforts paved the way for increased access to education for women in the Basque region.

As the world entered the 20th century, the ALTRECHE surname continued to be represented across various disciplines. One notable individual was Enrique Altreche, a renowned architect from Madrid who designed several iconic buildings and landmarks throughout Spain during the mid-1900s.

Throughout its history, the ALTRECHE surname has maintained a strong connection to its Basque roots while also spreading to other parts of Spain and beyond. Its unique origins and the achievements of those who have carried this name have contributed to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Altreche

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

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

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