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

Artega, 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 Artega surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Artega in America

Artega is the 50851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Artega surname appeared 410 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 Artega.

We can also compare 2010 data for Artega 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 Artega

The surname Artega is believed to have originated in Spain, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "Artiga," which refers to a cultivated or plowed field, suggesting that the name's bearers may have been landowners or farmers.

One of the earliest known references to the Artega surname can be found in the Siete Partidas, a seminal legal code commissioned by King Alfonso X of Castile in the 13th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname Artega residing in various parts of Spain, such as Andalusia and Aragon.

During the 15th century, records indicate that a prominent Artega family lived in the town of Valladolid, where they held significant influence and social standing. Notable members of this family include Juan Artega (1428-1502), a renowned scholar and philosopher, and María Artega (1460-1524), a respected poet and patron of the arts.

As the Spanish empire expanded into the Americas, the Artega surname also found its way to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the Americas is that of Diego Artega (1522-1589), a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico.

In the 17th century, the Artega name appeared in various regions of Spain, including Catalonia and the Basque Country. One notable figure from this era was Pedro Artega (1612-1678), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in Barcelona.

As the centuries progressed, the Artega surname continued to be found across Spain and its territories. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Juana Artega (1745-1821), a celebrated painter and portraitist from Seville.
2. Miguel Artega (1789-1862), a military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleonic forces.
3. Andrés Artega (1820-1898), a renowned botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research in the Canary Islands.
4. Isabel Artega (1872-1944), a pioneering feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights in Spain.
5. Ramón Artega (1912-1988), a respected novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of identity and societal change in 20th-century Spain.

While the Artega surname has its roots firmly planted in Spanish soil, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange, carrying with it a rich tapestry of historical significance and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Artega

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

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

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