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

Eraso, 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 Eraso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eraso in America

Eraso is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eraso surname appeared 202 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 Eraso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eraso 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 Eraso

The surname ERASO originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "eraso," which means "attack" or "assault," potentially referring to someone with a fierce or aggressive demeanor.

One of the earliest known bearers of the ERASO name was Lope de Eraso, a prominent military commander who served under King Alfonso VIII of Castile in the late 12th century. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, which marked a significant victory for the Christian forces against the Almohad Muslim rulers.

In the 15th century, the ERASO family established themselves in the town of Echarri-Aranaz, located in the Navarre region of northern Spain. Records from this period mention Martín de Eraso, a landowner and local official who held considerable influence in the area.

During the 16th century, the ERASO name gained prominence with the rise of Juan de Eraso, a Spanish diplomat and statesman who served as the Secretary of State under King Philip II. Born in 1530 in Villafranca, Navarre, Juan de Eraso played a crucial role in the Spanish administration and was involved in various political negotiations throughout Europe.

Another notable figure with the ERASO surname was Francisco de Eraso y Guzmán, a Spanish naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas in the late 16th century. He was known for his exploration of the Pacific coast of South America and his contributions to the mapping of the region.

In the 18th century, Sebastián de Eraso y Arteaga, born in 1701 in Pamplona, Navarre, achieved recognition as a prominent architect and engineer. He designed several notable buildings and fortifications in Spain, including the Castillo de la Aljafería in Zaragoza.

Over the centuries, the ERASO name has been associated with various locations and place names in the Basque region, such as Echarri-Aranaz, Villafranca, and Pamplona, reflecting the family's deep roots in northern Spain. While the spelling has remained relatively consistent, some variations like Erasu and Erasso have also been recorded.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eraso

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

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

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