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

Gurrusquieta, 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 Gurrusquieta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gurrusquieta in America

Gurrusquieta is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gurrusquieta surname appeared 345 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 Gurrusquieta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gurrusquieta 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 Gurrusquieta

The surname GURRUSQUIETA is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque words "gurru," meaning "hill" or "mound," and "usquieta," referring to a small settlement or hamlet. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who resided near a hillside village or community.

One of the earliest known references to the name GURRUSQUIETA can be found in a collection of documents from the 14th century, which mention a landowner named Inigo Gurrusquieta who resided in the Basque province of Guipúzcoa. There are also records indicating that a family with this surname held properties in the nearby region of Navarre during the 15th century.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the name GURRUSQUIETA was Martín Gurrusquieta, a scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Salamanca in Spain. He was known for his works on canon law and religious philosophy, and his writings were widely circulated throughout Europe.

During the 17th century, the GURRUSQUIETA surname appeared in various historical documents related to the Spanish Basque Country, including land deeds, tax records, and church registries. One prominent figure from this era was Juan Gurrusquieta, a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648).

In the 18th century, a notable GURRUSQUIETA was Miguel Gurrusquieta, a merchant and ship owner from the Basque coastal town of Lekeitio. He was involved in the trans-Atlantic trade between Spain and its colonies in the Americas, and his vessels transported goods such as wool, wine, and olive oil.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Ignacio Gurrusquieta, a Basque writer and poet who contributed to the preservation and promotion of the Basque language and culture. He published several collections of poetry and prose works, many of which were inspired by the landscapes and traditions of his native Basque region.

While the surname GURRUSQUIETA has its roots in the Basque Country, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, as families migrated or established new branches. However, its origins and historical connections to the Basque region remain an integral part of the name's rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gurrusquieta

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

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

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