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

Elorreaga, 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 Elorreaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elorreaga in America

Elorreaga is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elorreaga surname appeared 122 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 Elorreaga.

The history of the last name Elorreaga

The surname ELORREAGA originates from the Basque Country, a region straddling the border between Spain and France. It is thought to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

ELORREAGA is a locative surname, derived from a place name. It is believed to be a compound of the Basque words "elhorri," meaning "oak tree," and "aga," meaning "place" or "area." This suggests the name may have originated from a specific location known for its oak trees or oak groves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in the 1457 census of the town of Hernani, in the Spanish province of Gipuzkoa. The name is listed as "Elhorriaga," an earlier spelling variation.

Another early reference can be found in the 1512 records of the town of Bidania, also in Gipuzkoa, where the name is spelled "Elorriaga." This spelling variation highlights the fluid nature of surnames during that era, as they often adapted to local dialects and pronunciations.

Notable individuals with the surname ELORREAGA include Juan Elorreaga (1550-1624), a Basque merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the trade between Spain and the Americas. Another prominent figure was Catalina Elorreaga (1675-1741), a landowner and benefactor who donated funds for the construction of a church in the town of Eibar.

In the 19th century, Ignacio Elorreaga (1812-1887) was a renowned Basque sculptor who contributed to the restoration of several churches in the region. His works can still be admired in various religious buildings across the Basque Country.

Towards the latter part of the 19th century, Josefa Elorreaga (1845-1921) gained recognition as a pioneering educator in the town of Azkoitia. She founded one of the earliest schools for girls in the area, advocating for equal educational opportunities.

In more recent times, Xavier Elorreaga (1923-2001) was a celebrated writer and poet who played a crucial role in the preservation and promotion of the Basque language and culture through his literary works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elorreaga

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

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

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