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

Astorga, 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 Astorga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Astorga in America

Astorga is the 7433rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Astorga surname appeared 4,481 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Astorga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Astorga 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 Astorga

The surname Astorga originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish town of Astorga, located in the province of León. The town's name is thought to have originated from the Celtic word "astyr," meaning "a rocky place."

The name Astorga first appeared in historical records in the 13th century, with references to individuals bearing this surname in the archives of the Kingdom of León. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Pedro de Astorga, a nobleman who lived in the late 12th century and was known for his military exploits during the Reconquista.

In the 14th century, the Astorga family gained prominence in the region, with several members holding influential positions in the clergy and local government. One notable figure was Álvaro de Astorga, a Franciscan friar who served as the Bishop of Avila from 1389 to 1401.

During the 15th century, the Astorga surname spread beyond the confines of León, with members of the family settling in other parts of Spain, including Castile and Andalusia. Juan de Astorga, born in 1452, was a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings, including the Cathedral of Seville.

In the 16th century, the Astorga family produced several notable figures, including Diego de Astorga, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of the Inca Empire alongside Francisco Pizarro. Another prominent individual was Pedro de Astorga y Cervantes, a Catholic prelate who served as the Archbishop of Granada from 1569 to 1594.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Astorga surname also spread to the Americas and other parts of the world. One notable figure from this period was Antonio de Astorga, a Spanish explorer who led expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America in the late 16th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Astorga surname has been associated with various occupations, including military service, religious leadership, architecture, and exploration. While the name originated in a specific region of Spain, it has since become widespread and can be found in many parts of the world with Spanish cultural influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Astorga

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

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

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