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

Ascarrunz, 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 Ascarrunz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ascarrunz in America

Ascarrunz is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ascarrunz surname appeared 101 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 Ascarrunz.

The history of the last name Ascarrunz

The surname ASCARRUNZ has its origins in the Basque region of Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Basque words "azkarra" meaning "swift" and "untz" meaning "wave," possibly referring to someone who lived near a swift-moving river or coastal area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the ASCARRUNZ name can be found in a 1598 document from the town of Bilbao, where a certain Juan ASCARRUNZ was listed as a merchant. The name also appears in several 17th-century parish records from the nearby villages of Bermeo and Plentzia.

In the mid-18th century, a prominent figure named Ignacio ASCARRUNZ (1723-1795) was a renowned shipbuilder in the port city of San Sebastián. His descendants continued the family's maritime traditions, with several ASCARRUNZ men serving as captains and navigators in the Spanish Armada.

During the 19th century, the ASCARRUNZ name began to spread beyond the Basque Country, with some members of the family emigrating to other parts of Spain and the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro ASCARRUNZ (1845-1912), a poet and journalist who settled in Havana, Cuba, and became a prominent voice in the Cuban independence movement.

Another noteworthy individual was María ASCARRUNZ (1876-1948), a pioneering feminist and educator from Bilbao, who fought for women's rights and established several schools for girls in the Basque region.

In the 20th century, the ASCARRUNZ name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. For instance, Javier ASCARRUNZ (1921-2003) was a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid and Barcelona, while Lucía ASCARRUNZ (1937-2018) was a celebrated author who wrote several novels exploring Basque culture and traditions.

Throughout its history, the ASCARRUNZ surname has maintained a strong connection to its Basque roots, with many bearers of the name proudly embracing their cultural heritage and contributing to various fields, including maritime endeavors, literature, education, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ascarrunz

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

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

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