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

Garayua, 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 Garayua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Garayua in America

Garayua is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Garayua surname appeared 118 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 Garayua.

The history of the last name Garayua

The surname GARAYUA is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to at least the 16th century. It is derived from the Basque words "gara" meaning "height" or "peak" and "yua" which translates to "belonging to" or "of the". Together, the name suggests a connection to a particular elevated location or mountain region.

Early records indicate the name was prevalent in the province of Gipuzkoa, situated along the rugged coastline and mountainous terrain of the Basque Country. It is likely that the GARAYUA lineage traces its roots to a specific hilltop settlement or village nestled in this picturesque landscape.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the GARAYUA name was Juan de GARAYUA, a skilled shipwright and naval architect who oversaw the construction of several galleons for the Spanish Armada. His contributions to maritime engineering during this pivotal era of exploration and conquest solidified the family's legacy in the region.

Another prominent individual was María Teresa GARAYUA, a renowned painter and portraitist who lived from 1715 to 1792. Her works adorned the halls of noble households across the Basque Country and beyond, capturing the likenesses of aristocrats and dignitaries with exquisite detail.

During the 19th century, the GARAYUA name gained further recognition through the exploits of Joaquín GARAYUA, a daring explorer and mountaineer who embarked on numerous expeditions to chart and scale the peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains. His meticulous maps and journals documenting these treacherous journeys became invaluable resources for future generations of adventurers.

In the realm of literature, Dolores GARAYUA, born in 1862, left an indelible mark with her poetic works that celebrated the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the Basque region. Her evocative verses captured the essence of the land and its people, resonating deeply with readers across generations.

The GARAYUA surname also found its way into the annals of religious history through the figure of Father Ignacio GARAYUA, a Jesuit missionary who traveled to the Americas in the late 17th century. His tireless efforts to evangelize and establish missions among indigenous populations in the New World left a lasting impact on the spread of Christianity in the Western Hemisphere.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Garayua

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

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

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