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

Iguina, 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 Iguina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iguina in America

Iguina is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iguina surname appeared 109 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 Iguina.

The history of the last name Iguina

The surname Iguina has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque language, with the word "iguina" meaning "fern" or "bracken." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with an area rich in fern growth or may have been an occupational name for someone who worked with ferns.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the late 13th century, where it appears in the Catalonian records of Barcelona. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Iguyna" or "Iguyna de Arag├│n," indicating a possible connection to the region of Aragon.

In the 15th century, the name Iguina can be found in various historical documents from the Kingdom of Castile, where it was sometimes rendered as "Ygueyna" or "Iguena." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

One notable figure bearing the Iguina surname was Juan Iguina, a renowned painter from Seville who lived during the late 16th century. His works can still be found in several churches and museums across Spain.

Another historical figure was Pedro Iguina, a Spanish explorer who accompanied the expedition of Hernando de Soto to Florida in the 1530s. He documented his experiences in a journal, which provides valuable insights into the early Spanish explorations of the Americas.

In the 17th century, the Iguina name appeared in several military records from the Spanish Netherlands, suggesting that members of the family may have served in the Spanish armies during the Eighty Years' War.

During the 18th century, the Iguina surname gained prominence in the Basque region of Spain, where it was associated with several prominent families. One such family was the Iguinas of Bilbao, who were involved in the shipping and trade industries.

Another notable figure was Maria Iguina, a writer and poet from Santander who published several works in the late 19th century. Her poetry often celebrated the natural beauty of the Cantabrian region and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iguina

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

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

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