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

Echeverry, 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 Echeverry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Echeverry in America

Echeverry is the 21972nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Echeverry surname appeared 1,181 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 Echeverry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Echeverry 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 Echeverry

The surname Echeverry originates from the Spanish region of Navarre and the Basque Country. It dates back to the 12th century and is derived from the Basque words "etxe" meaning "house" and "berri" meaning "new." The name likely referred to someone who lived in a newly built house or a new settlement.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval Basque documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, often spelled as "Echeverri" or "Echeverria." One of the first known bearers was Lope Echeverria, a nobleman from the town of Lesaka, mentioned in a charter from 1287.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, as the Spanish Empire expanded, the Echeverry name began to spread to other parts of Spain and its colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals from this period include Juan de Echeverri, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

In the 17th century, the Echeverry family established itself in the region of Antioquia, Colombia. One of the most prominent members was Juan Bautista Echeverry, a wealthy landowner and military leader who played a significant role in the defense of the city of Rionegro during the Spanish-Portuguese War in the late 1600s.

The 18th century saw the rise of José Manuel Echeverry, a renowned Colombian scientist and mathematician. He was born in 1762 and made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and cartography, creating detailed maps of the region that were used for many years.

In the 19th century, the Echeverry name gained further prominence with the birth of Manuel Echeverry Lozano (1846-1924), a Colombian politician and diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and represented his country in various international forums.

Another notable figure was Aquileo Echeverry (1858-1916), a Colombian poet and writer who was a leading figure in the country's literary circles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His works explored themes of nature, love, and the struggles of the working class.

Throughout history, the Echeverry surname has been associated with influential individuals in various fields, from military leaders and politicians to scientists and writers, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Echeverry

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

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

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