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

Iguado, 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 Iguado surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iguado in America

Iguado is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iguado surname appeared 102 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 Iguado.

The history of the last name Iguado

The surname "IGUADO" has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th century, derived from the Basque word "igualdu," which means "to level" or "to equalize." This suggests that the name may have been associated with occupations involving land surveying or construction work.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Iguado surname can be found in the Basque provincial archives of Navarre, dated back to the late 15th century. Here, the name is mentioned in connection with a family of landowners from the town of Pamplona.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Iguado name spread across various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Juan Iguado (1502-1572), a prominent architect who contributed to the design of several churches and monasteries in Toledo and Valladolid.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Atlantic, the Iguado name also found its way to the Americas. In the 18th century, records show the presence of Iguado families in various parts of Latin America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. One such individual was Pedro Iguado (1712-1789), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who played a crucial role in mapping the Amazon basin.

In the 19th century, the Iguado surname gained recognition in the field of literature. Miguel Iguado (1825-1901), a renowned Spanish novelist and playwright, achieved critical acclaim for his works depicting the lives of the Basque people and their cultural traditions.

Another noteworthy figure was Isabel Iguado (1867-1942), a pioneering feminist and educator who advocated for women's rights and established several schools for girls in Madrid and Barcelona.

While the surname Iguado is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be found in various parts of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and surrounding regions, as well as among Hispanic communities in the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iguado

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

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

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