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

Intriago, 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 Intriago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Intriago in America

Intriago is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Intriago surname appeared 605 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 Intriago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Intriago 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 Intriago

The surname Intriago originated in Spain, specifically in the Basque region, during the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "Inurri," meaning "walnut," and "ago," meaning "place." Thus, the name may have initially referred to a place where walnut trees grew in abundance.

Historically, the Intriago surname appears to have been prominent in the Basque provinces of Álava, Vizcaya, and Guipúzcoa. Some early records suggest that variations of the spelling, such as "Intrigo" or "Intriaco," were also used in different regions.

One of the earliest documented references to the Intriago surname can be found in the "Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla," a medieval cartulary that dates back to the 10th century. This manuscript contains records of various landholdings and transactions involving individuals with the Intriago name.

In the 14th century, there are mentions of a prominent Intriago family residing in the town of Bilbao, then part of the Lordship of Vizcaya. Records indicate that members of this family held influential positions within the local government and mercantile circles.

Notably, Juan de Intriago (1428-1498), a merchant and shipowner from Bilbao, played a significant role in the development of trade routes between the Basque region and the Americas. He is credited with financing several voyages to the New World in the late 15th century.

Another notable figure bearing the Intriago surname was Diego de Intriago (1560-1632), a Basque navigator and explorer who accompanied the Spanish expeditions to the Philippines in the late 16th century. He is recognized for his contributions to the mapping and exploration of the Pacific Ocean.

In the 17th century, the Intriago name was also associated with the town of Lequeitio, located in the province of Vizcaya. Records from this period mention a family of shipbuilders and seafarers with the Intriago surname, who played a crucial role in the region's maritime industry.

María Intriago (1673-1741), a renowned poet and writer from Lequeitio, gained recognition for her literary works, which celebrated the Basque language and culture. Her poems and essays were widely circulated during her lifetime and are still studied by scholars today.

Juan Antonio Intriago (1786-1854), a military officer from the Basque region, fought alongside Spanish forces during the Peninsular War against the Napoleonic invasion. He earned several military honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Intriago

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

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

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