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

Azcárate, 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 Azcárate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azcárate in America

Azcárate is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azcárate surname appeared 356 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 Azcárate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azcárate 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 Azcárate

The surname Azcarate originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque words "azi" meaning seed or grain, and "arate" meaning valley or glen. The combination of these words suggests that the name may have originally referred to a fertile valley or an area known for agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Azcarate can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century medieval manuscript detailing the life and miracles of St. James the Great. This document mentions a person named Petrus de Azcarate, who was likely a pilgrim or traveler from the Basque region visiting the renowned Santiago de Compostela.

During the 15th century, the Azcarate family gained prominence in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, located in the Basque province of Alava. Historical records from this period mention several members of the Azcarate family holding influential positions within the local government and military.

In the 16th century, Juan de Azcarate (1520-1589) was a notable Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru. Azcarate played a crucial role in the conquest of the Inca Empire and later served as a governor in various regions of South America.

Another notable figure was Martín de Azcarate (1564-1632), a Basque military engineer and architect who designed several fortifications and public buildings in Spain and its colonies during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the realm of literature, Juan Azcarate y Lezama (1798-1876) was a renowned Spanish poet and writer from the Basque Country. His works, which often celebrated the beauty of his homeland, were highly influential in the development of Basque literature.

The name Azcarate has also been associated with various place names in the Basque region, such as the town of Azcarate-Auzoa in Bilbao, and the neighborhood of Azcarate in the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. These place names likely originated from the Azcarate family's historical ties to the area.

Over the centuries, the surname Azcarate has spread beyond its Basque origins, with bearers of the name found in various parts of Spain, as well as in countries with significant Spanish and Basque immigration, such as Mexico, Argentina, and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azcárate

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

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

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