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

Azcueta, 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 Azcueta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azcueta in America

Azcueta is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azcueta surname appeared 134 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 Azcueta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azcueta 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 Azcueta

The surname Azcueta is of Basque origin, originating from the Basque region straddling the border between Spain and France. The name is believed to have its roots in the medieval era, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.

One theory suggests that Azcueta is derived from the Basque words "azku" meaning oak and "eta" meaning place or area, potentially translating to "place of oaks" or "oak grove." This could indicate that the name originated from a specific location or settlement associated with oak trees.

Another possibility is that Azcueta is a combination of the Basque words "aitz" meaning rock or stone and "kueta" meaning hollow or cavity, implying a connection to a rocky or cavernous place. These interpretations align with the Basque tradition of naming places based on geographical features.

While there are limited historical records specifically mentioning the surname Azcueta, some notable individuals bearing this name have been documented throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances is Juan de Azcueta, a 16th-century Basque soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

In the 17th century, Martín de Azcueta was a prominent Basque architect who designed several churches and buildings in the Basque region, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Begoña in Bilbao. His work is considered a significant contribution to the Basque architectural heritage.

During the 18th century, Pedro Azcueta was a notable Basque merchant and trader who established trade routes between the Basque Country and South America, particularly Argentina and Uruguay. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the region's commercial activities.

In the realm of literature, José María Azcueta y Eguía (1823-1891) was a Basque writer and historian who authored several works on Basque culture, traditions, and history, including "Ensayo histórico sobre la legislación de los fueros de Vizcaya" (Historical Essay on the Legislation of the Fueros of Biscay).

More recently, José Azcueta (1942-2011) was a Spanish actor and filmmaker, known for his performances in films such as "Belle Époque" and "Jamón, Jamón." He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of various Basque characters throughout his career.

These are just a few examples of individuals bearing the surname Azcueta who have left their mark on history, particularly in the Basque region and its cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azcueta

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

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

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