2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Egues
A Spanish or Basque surname derived from a place name or topographic feature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Egues. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Egues surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Egues in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Egues, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Egues
Among Census respondents with the surname Egues, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Egues bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Egues surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.7% · 112
- White1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Egues
Egues appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+17 bearers (+17.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,705 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+17.0%) | Up 16,705 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Egues surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #144,270 | 10.4% |
| Count | 100 | 117 | 17.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 30.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Egues bearers went from 100 to 117 (+17.0% change). The surname moved up 16,705 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #144,270.
FAQ
Egues surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Egues?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Egues. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Egues?
Egues ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Egues. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Egues.
Has Egues become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Egues went from 100 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 17 (+17.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Egues?
Among Census respondents with the surname Egues, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Egues in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.7% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Egues appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.7%), White (1.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Egues (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Egues mean?
A Spanish or Basque surname derived from a place name or topographic feature. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Egues (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Egues?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Egues is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.