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

Ayarzagoitia, 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 Ayarzagoitia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayarzagoitia in America

Ayarzagoitia is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayarzagoitia surname appeared 103 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 Ayarzagoitia.

The history of the last name Ayarzagoitia

The surname Ayarzagoitia originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 9th or 10th century. The name is derived from the Basque words "ayar" meaning "stony" and "goitia" meaning "above" or "upper," suggesting it may have referred to a location or dwelling situated on higher, rocky ground.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a 12th-century document from the town of Azpeitia in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. It mentions an individual named Sancho Ayarzagoitia, who was likely a local landowner or nobleman. Another early record is from the 14th century, where a Juan de Ayarzagoitia is listed as a soldier in the service of King Alfonso XI of Castile.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the surname appears to have spread throughout the Basque region and beyond, as members of the Ayarzagoitia family sought opportunities in trade, military service, and other pursuits. One notable figure from this period was Juan Martínez de Ayarzagoitia (c. 1480-1548), a merchant and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and is believed to have been one of the first Europeans to set foot in what is now California.

In the 17th century, the Ayarzagoitia name can be found in records from various parts of Spain, including Madrid and Seville. One prominent individual was Diego de Ayarzagoitia (1598-1672), a Basque-born soldier and colonial administrator who served as governor of the Philippine Islands from 1660 to 1668.

As the centuries passed, members of the Ayarzagoitia family continued to make their mark in various fields. Notable examples include Pedro Ignacio de Ayarzagoitia (1763-1837), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who conducted surveys and mapping expeditions in the Pacific Ocean, and Joaquín de Ayarzagoitia (1815-1893), a Basque writer and historian who published several works on the history and culture of the Basque region.

While the name Ayarzagoitia is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be associated with its Basque heritage and the rich history of the region. Several notable individuals with this surname have made contributions in fields such as literature, politics, and academia in recent times, carrying on the legacy of their ancestors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayarzagoitia

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

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

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