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

Iraeta, 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 Iraeta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iraeta in America

Iraeta is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iraeta surname appeared 165 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 Iraeta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iraeta 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 Iraeta

The surname "IRAETA" is of Spanish origin, specifically from the Basque region. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "iratze," meaning fern or bracken, and may have been used to identify someone who lived near or worked with these plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "IRAETA" can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain, dating back to the 11th century. While the name itself may not appear in this particular manuscript, it provides insight into the naming conventions and linguistic influences of the region during that time.

In the 16th century, records show a Juan de Iraeta, a notable merchant and landowner from the town of Bilbao, in the Basque Country. He was known for his involvement in the local trade and his philanthropic efforts within the community.

Another notable figure with the surname "IRAETA" was María Iraeta, a Basque writer and educator who lived in the late 19th century. She was actively involved in the promotion of Basque culture and language, publishing several works and contributing to the preservation of Basque literature and traditions.

In the 20th century, Ignacio Iraeta y Munilla, born in 1891 in Navarra, Spain, was a prominent figure in the Spanish military. He served as a general during the Spanish Civil War and played a significant role in various military campaigns and operations.

Additionally, the name "IRAETA" has been associated with several place names in the Basque region, such as Iraeta de Bizkaia and Iraeta de Gipuzkoa, which may have influenced the surname's origins or provided a basis for its formation.

It is important to note that while these examples provide insights into the history and origins of the surname "IRAETA," the information presented should be considered as a general overview, and further research may be required to uncover additional details or verify specific claims.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iraeta

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

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

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