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

Ipiña, 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 Ipiña surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ipiña in America

Ipiña is the 27481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ipiña surname appeared 877 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 Ipiña.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ipiña 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 Ipiña

The surname IPINA is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the medieval period. The name likely derives from the Basque word "ipin," meaning "to place" or "to put." It may have been an occupational surname given to those who worked in trades related to placing or positioning objects, such as stonemasons or builders.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname IPINA can be found in a 14th-century Basque manuscript, where it appears as "Ypina." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have evolved from an earlier form, possibly influenced by local dialects or scribal errors.

In the 16th century, the name IPINA appeared in various records from the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia. These records often linked the surname to specific locations, such as the towns of Astigarraga and Errenteria, indicating that the name had established roots in certain areas.

A notable figure bearing the IPINA surname was Domingo de Ipina, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Juan Ponce de León on his voyages to Florida. Ipina is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on the shores of what is now the United States.

Another individual of historical significance was Juan de Ipina, a 17th-century Basque military engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of fortifications and defensive works during the Thirty Years' War. His expertise in military architecture was highly sought after by various European rulers.

In the 18th century, the IPINA surname gained prominence in the arts, with José Ipina y Sorauren, a painter and sculptor from the city of Pamplona. His works adorned numerous churches and public buildings throughout the Basque region, showcasing his skill in the Baroque and Rococo styles.

Moving into the 19th century, the name IPINA was associated with the world of academia. Martín Ipina was a renowned philologist and linguist who contributed significantly to the study and preservation of the Basque language. His writings and research shed light on the intricate linguistic heritage of the Basque people.

While the surname IPINA may have originated in a specific geographic region, it has since spread across various parts of the world, carried by migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural tapestry of the Basque country, where it emerged as a distinctive and enduring family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ipiña

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

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

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