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

Astrain, 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 Astrain surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Astrain in America

Astrain is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Astrain surname appeared 105 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 Astrain.

The history of the last name Astrain

The surname Astrain has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "astre," meaning "star," and may have initially referred to someone who lived near a particular star-shaped landmark or celestial body.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various medieval documents and records from the Navarre region of Spain. One notable example is the mention of a Sancho Astrain in a land transaction document from the year 1278.

In the 15th century, the Astrain name was associated with several prominent figures in the region. Juan Astrain (1412-1487) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial movements and the calculation of planetary positions.

During the Spanish Renaissance, the Astrain family produced several notable artists and intellectuals. Pedro Astrain (1538-1612), a painter from Pamplona, was celebrated for his religious works and frescoes adorning local churches and monasteries.

As the Astrain family spread throughout Spain and beyond, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Astrayn, Astreyn, and Astreigne. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Spanish colonies of the Americas, where they became influential landowners and traders.

One of the most notable individuals with the Astrain surname was Ignacio Astrain (1779-1855), a military leader who played a pivotal role in the Spanish American wars of independence. He commanded troops in several key battles against the revolutionary forces in present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

In the 19th century, the Astrain name was also found in the literary circles of Spain. María Astrain (1828-1891) was a celebrated poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Throughout its long history, the Astrain surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the Basque regions, where it continues to be a recognizable and respected name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Astrain

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

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

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