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

Egure, 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 Egure surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egure in America

Egure is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egure surname appeared 125 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 Egure.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egure 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 Egure

The surname Egure has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "egur," meaning "wood" or "timber," suggesting the name may have been associated with occupations such as woodcutters, carpenters, or those living in forested areas.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Egure can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript from the Monasteries of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain, which mentions an individual named Lope Egure in the year 1089.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in records from the Kingdom of Navarre, with mentions of individuals such as Sancho Egure, a landowner in the village of Lerín, and María Egure, a resident of Pamplona, in the years 1243 and 1278 respectively.

During the 14th century, the surname Egure spread to other regions of Spain, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing the name in Aragon and Catalonia. One notable example is Juan Egure, a merchant from Barcelona who is mentioned in a trade document dated 1367.

In the 15th century, the Egure family gained prominence in the Basque region, with several members holding positions of influence. One such figure was Pedro Egure, a respected legal scholar and judge who served in the Royal Chancery of Valladolid from 1472 to 1492.

As the centuries passed, the surname Egure continued to be found throughout Spain and the Basque territories. Notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Miguel Egure (1623-1688), a prominent architect from Vitoria-Gasteiz, known for his work on several churches and monasteries in the region.

2. Juan Bautista Egure (1748-1821), a Basque soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as the governor of Navarre.

3. María Josefa Egure (1802-1874), a philanthropist from San Sebastián who founded several schools and orphanages in the area.

4. Félix Egure (1871-1938), a writer and journalist from Bilbao, known for his works on Basque culture and traditions.

5. Inés Egure (1912-1998), a renowned painter and sculptor from Pamplona, whose works were exhibited in galleries throughout Europe.

Overall, the surname Egure has a rich history deeply rooted in the Basque region, tracing its origins back to the medieval era and maintaining a strong presence throughout Spain and the Basque territories over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egure

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

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

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