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

Ibarria, 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 Ibarria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ibarria in America

Ibarria is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ibarria surname appeared 248 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 Ibarria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ibarria 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 Ibarria

The surname Ibarria has its origins in the Basque Country, spanning the western Pyrenees regions of northern Spain and southwestern France. The name likely emerged during the early Middle Ages, between the 5th and 10th centuries AD. It is derived from the Basque words "ibar," meaning valley, and "ria," a tributary or small stream, suggesting the name's connection to a specific location or landscape feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ibarria surname can be traced back to the 11th century, appearing in the Codex Callixtinus, a medieval manuscript containing the accounts of pilgrims traveling along the Camino de Santiago. This document references an individual named Eneko Ibarria, who lived in the village of Laguardia, located in the province of Álava, Spain.

In the 13th century, the name Ibarria surfaced in various records related to the Kingdom of Navarre, a prominent medieval kingdom in the Basque region. One notable figure was Juan Ibarria, a nobleman and advisor to King Sancho VII of Navarre (1194-1234). Juan's descendants continued to hold influential positions within the Navarrese court for several generations.

During the 15th century, the Ibarria name gained prominence in the region of Guipúzcoa, particularly in the town of Oñati. Juan López de Ibarria (1420-1485) was a renowned lawyer and magistrate who played a significant role in drafting the legal codes and charters for the town's government.

In the 16th century, the Ibarria family established itself in the city of Bilbao, where they became prominent merchants and shipowners. Martín de Ibarria (1510-1578) was a successful trader who established trade routes between Bilbao and the Americas, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

Another notable figure bearing the Ibarria surname was Pedro de Ibarria (1675-1737), a Basque architect and military engineer who served in the Spanish Army. He was responsible for the design and construction of several fortifications and defensive structures throughout Spain and its colonies in the Americas.

Throughout its history, the Ibarria surname has been associated with various place names and variations in spelling, such as Ibarrea, Ibarra, and Ibarra y Ruiz. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Basque language and the geographic features of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ibarria

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

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

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