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

Eguez, 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 Eguez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eguez in America

Eguez is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eguez surname appeared 158 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 Eguez.

The history of the last name Eguez

The surname "EGUEZ" has its origins in the Basque region of Spain, dating back to the early medieval period. The name is derived from the Basque language, and it is believed to be a variant spelling of the word "Eguez," which translates to "day" or "sun."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "EGUEZ" can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. This manuscript, dating back to the 10th century, contains references to individuals with the surname "EGUEZ" living in the surrounding areas.

The name "EGUEZ" is also closely linked to the town of Eguez, located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country of Spain. It is believed that the surname originated from this location, with the earliest known bearers of the name hailing from this region.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname "EGUEZ." One of the earliest recorded was Juan de Eguez, a Basque soldier who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 13th century. Another prominent figure was María de Eguez, a prominent landowner and benefactor in the 16th century, who played a significant role in the development of the town of Eguez.

In the 17th century, Pedro de Eguez y Arrieta was a renowned Basque poet and playwright, whose works were widely acclaimed and influential in the Basque literary tradition.

During the 18th century, Ignacio de Eguez y Mendoza was a prominent military officer and diplomat who served as the Spanish ambassador to the court of Louis XV in France.

In the 19th century, José María de Eguez y Vicuña was a prominent Basque politician and writer, known for his contributions to the development of Basque cultural identity and his advocacy for greater autonomy for the Basque regions.

The history of the surname "EGUEZ" is deeply rooted in the Basque culture and heritage, with its origins dating back to the early medieval period. Despite its Basque origins, the name has since spread to other parts of Spain and even beyond, with descendants of the original bearers settling in various regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eguez

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

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

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