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

Egues, 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 Egues surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egues in America

Egues is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egues surname appeared 100 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 Egues.

The history of the last name Egues

The surname Egues has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the medieval period around the 11th century. The name is derived from the Basque word "egi," meaning "truth" or "real," suggesting that it may have been used to identify someone who was considered honest or truthful.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Egues can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript describing the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. This document mentions a nobleman named Sancho Egues, who was a prominent figure in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various historical records from the Kingdom of Navarre, where it was closely associated with the noble Egues family. This family held significant power and influence in the region, with several members serving as advisors to the kings of Navarre.

One notable individual from this family was Juan Egues, who lived in the late 14th century and served as the Mayor of Pamplona, the capital of Navarre. He was renowned for his leadership and contribution to the city's development during a period of political turmoil.

Another prominent figure with the surname Egues was Martín Egues, a 16th-century scholar and theologian born in the town of Olite, Navarre. He attended the University of Paris and later became a professor at the University of Salamanca, where he gained recognition for his works on theology and philosophy.

In the 17th century, the name Egues appeared in various ecclesiastical records from the Basque region, suggesting that some members of the family pursued careers within the Catholic Church. One such individual was Pedro Egues, who served as the Bishop of Pamplona from 1632 to 1640.

Over time, the surname Egues has spread to other parts of Spain and Latin America, with variations in spelling such as Eguez or Egüez emerging due to regional linguistic differences. However, its roots can be traced back to the Basque region and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egues

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

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 Egues 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.

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

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