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

Covarrubias, 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 Covarrubias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Covarrubias in America

Covarrubias is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Covarrubias surname appeared 162 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 Covarrubias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Covarrubias 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 Covarrubias

The surname Covarruvias has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Basque words "co" meaning "place" and "barru" meaning "inside," combined with the Spanish word "ruvias" meaning "reeds" or "rushes." This suggests that the name may have originated from a place located near a reed-filled area or marsh.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Covarruvias surname can be found in the 13th-century Castilian manuscript known as the Libro de la Montería, which documented hunting grounds and territories during the reign of King Alfonso XI. This manuscript mentions a settlement called "Covarruvias" located in the province of Burgos.

During the 15th century, the Covarruvias surname gained prominence with the birth of Diego de Covarruvias y Leyva (1512-1577), a renowned Spanish jurist, author, and Bishop of Segovia. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential legal scholars of his time and authored several influential works on canon law and theology.

Another notable figure with the Covarruvias surname was Sebastián de Covarruvias Orozco (1539-1613), a Spanish lexicographer and author of the first monolingual Spanish dictionary, titled Tesoro de la Lengua Castellana o Española. His work was instrumental in codifying and standardizing the Spanish language.

In the 17th century, Juan de Covarruvias y Horozco (1598-1670) was a prominent Spanish painter and etcher, known for his religious works and portraiture. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

The Covarruvias surname also has ties to the New World, as evidenced by the existence of Miguel Covarrubias (1904-1957), a renowned Mexican artist, anthropologist, and writer. He is best known for his vivid illustrations and studies of pre-Columbian cultures and indigenous peoples of Mexico and Central America.

Throughout history, the Covarruvias surname has been associated with scholars, artists, and individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, particularly in Spain and Latin America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Covarrubias

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

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

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