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

Ebuen, 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 Ebuen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebuen in America

Ebuen is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebuen surname appeared 171 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 Ebuen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebuen 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 Ebuen

The surname "EBUEN" originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "ebuen," which means "good" or "virtuous." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were perceived as possessing admirable moral qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "EBUEN" can be found in a Spanish census from the late 16th century, where it appears as "Ebuen" in the village of Hernani, located in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. This early spelling variation highlights the name's origins and its connection to the Basque language.

In the 17th century, the name "EBUEN" gained prominence in the nearby town of Irun, near the French border. During this period, several notable individuals bore this surname, including Juan Ebuen (1612-1678), a respected merchant and landowner, and Maria Ebuen (1635-1701), a philanthropist known for her charitable works in the region.

As the centuries passed, the name "EBUEN" spread beyond the Basque Country, with some bearers of the name appearing in historical records from other parts of Spain and even in Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro Ebuen (1745-1812), a Spanish military officer who served in the Viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico) during the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, the name "EBUEN" gained recognition in the fields of literature and academia. Juana Ebuen (1822-1891) was a celebrated Basque poet and author, whose works explored themes of Basque culture and identity. Additionally, Manuel Ebuen (1856-1928) was a renowned linguist and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Basque language and literature.

Another noteworthy individual was Ignacio Ebuen (1879-1947), a pioneering Basque engineer who played a crucial role in the development of infrastructure projects in Spain during the early 20th century. His innovative designs and engineering expertise were widely recognized and celebrated throughout the country.

While the surname "EBUEN" has maintained a strong presence in the Basque region and parts of Spain, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Basque people, where the name first emerged as a testament to the virtues and achievements of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebuen

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

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

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