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

Azcue, 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 Azcue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azcue in America

Azcue is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azcue surname appeared 135 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 Azcue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azcue 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 Azcue

The surname Azcue is of Spanish origin, originating in the Basque region of northern Spain. The name is believed to have derived from the Basque words "azko" meaning oak tree and "ue" meaning place, thus translating to "place of the oak trees."

The earliest recorded instances of the Azcue surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various municipal records and documents from the Basque provinces. One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Juan de Azcue, a merchant and shipowner from Bilbao, who lived in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the surname appeared in several historical records, including the "Libro de Repartimiento de Tierras" (Book of Land Distribution) in the Basque Country. This document detailed the distribution of land among local families, including those bearing the Azcue name.

During the 18th century, the Azcue family established itself as a prominent lineage in the Basque region. Notable figures from this era include Pedro Azcue (1705-1779), a renowned architect who designed several churches and buildings in the Basque provinces.

As the Basque people migrated to other parts of Spain and the Americas, the Azcue surname spread to various regions. One notable individual was Sebastián Azcue (1822-1892), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars and later served as the Governor of Puerto Rico.

In the 19th century, the Azcue name also appeared in historical records from Argentina, where many Basque immigrants had settled. One notable figure was Juan Bautista Azcue (1856-1918), an Argentine politician and lawyer who served as a senator and played a significant role in the country's political affairs.

Another notable individual from the 20th century was Jesús Azcue (1914-1995), a Spanish-born American artist and sculptor known for his abstract and geometric works. His sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums across the United States.

Throughout its history, the Azcue surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including architecture, military service, politics, and the arts, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azcue

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

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

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