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

Huanosta, 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 Huanosta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Huanosta in America

Huanosta is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Huanosta surname appeared 179 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 Huanosta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Huanosta 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 Huanosta

The surname "HUANOSTA" has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 9th century CE. It is believed to be derived from the ancient Basque word "huanosta," which translates to "mountain pass" or "high ground." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived or worked in mountainous areas or served as guides through rugged terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Codex Aemilianensis, a 10th-century cartulary from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. The document mentions a certain "Lope de Huanosta" who was a landowner in the region.

In the 12th century, the name appears in the Liber Feudorum Maior, a collection of feudal records from the Kingdom of Aragon. This document references a "García Huanosta," who held lands near the town of Jaca in the Pyrenees Mountains.

During the 13th century, the surname gained prominence with the rise of a noble family known as the "Huanostas de Sangüesa." This family held significant power and influence in the Kingdom of Navarre, and their descendants can be traced through various charters and chronicles of the time.

One notable figure with the surname was Martín Huanosta (1320-1389), a renowned architect and master builder who oversaw the construction of several churches and castles in the Basque Country, including the Church of Santa María la Real in Sangüesa.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the Inquisition in Spain, where a certain "Juan de Huanosta" was tried and convicted of heresy in 1492. This event highlights the religious and cultural tensions of the era.

During the 16th century, the Huanosta family expanded their influence beyond the Basque region, with members serving in prominent roles in the Spanish Empire. One such individual was Diego Huanosta (1523-1591), who served as a navigator and explorer for the Spanish Crown, participating in expeditions to the Americas and helping to map the coastlines of present-day Mexico and California.

As the centuries passed, the Huanosta surname spread throughout Spain and eventually made its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and exploration. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rugged mountain passes and valleys of the Basque Country, where the name first emerged as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people who called this region home.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Huanosta

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

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

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