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

Espiricueta, 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 Espiricueta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Espiricueta in America

Espiricueta is the 65424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Espiricueta surname appeared 303 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 Espiricueta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Espiricueta 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 Espiricueta

The surname ESPIRICUETA has its origins in the Basque Country, a region straddling the border between northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

ESPIRICUETA is thought to be derived from the Basque words "espiri" (spirit or soul) and "kueta" (place or location), potentially referring to a spiritual or sacred site or a place where religious ceremonies or rituals were held. The name may have initially been a descriptive term or a topographic reference before becoming a hereditary surname.

Early records mentioning variations of the name, such as "Espiricueta," "Espiricuetta," or "Espiricueta," can be found in medieval Basque documents and archives, although the specific dates and contexts are uncertain.

One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Juan de Espiricueta, a Basque nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 15th century. He was mentioned in several land deeds and property records from the region around Bilbao, Spain.

Another notable figure was Pedro de Espiricueta, a Basque merchant and trader who was active in the 16th century. He was involved in the lucrative trade between the Basque ports and the Americas, contributing to the region's economic prosperity during that era.

In the 17th century, Maria Espiricueta was a Basque author and poet whose works gained recognition for their lyrical quality and exploration of themes related to Basque culture and identity.

During the 18th century, Ignacio Espiricueta was a prominent Basque architect known for his work on several churches and public buildings in the region, incorporating elements of the Baroque and Neoclassical styles.

In the 19th century, Juana Espiricueta was a Basque educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the Basque Country, challenging the traditional gender norms of the time.

While the surname ESPIRICUETA has Basque origins, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Espiricueta

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

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

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