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

Iriarte, 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 Iriarte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iriarte in America

Iriarte is the 25332nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iriarte surname appeared 977 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 Iriarte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iriarte 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 Iriarte

The surname Iriarte is of Basque origin, hailing from the northern regions of Spain and southern France. It is believed to have emerged in the 10th century, derived from the Basque words "Iri" meaning "town" and "arte" meaning "between". The earliest records of the name can be traced back to the Basque Country, specifically in the province of Gipuzkoa.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Iriarte can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century. This document mentions an individual named Juan Iriarte, who was a landowner in the village of Oñati, located in the heart of the Basque region.

The name gained prominence during the 16th and 17th centuries, with several notable figures bearing the surname Iriarte. Tomás de Iriarte (1750-1791) was a renowned Spanish poet and fabulist, known for his satirical works and contributions to the revival of Spanish literature. His most famous work, "Fábulas Literarias," is a collection of moral tales that became widely popular during his lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Juan de Iriarte (1702-1771), a Spanish naval officer and explorer who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Pacific Coast of North America. He led several expeditions along the western coast, contributing to the expansion of Spanish territories and the advancement of geographical knowledge.

In the 19th century, the Iriarte family produced several influential individuals. Teodoro Iriarte (1832-1898) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament, representing the province of Guipúzcoa. He was known for his advocacy of regional autonomy and the preservation of Basque cultural traditions.

José Iriarte (1824-1891) was a Basque-Argentinian writer and journalist who played a crucial role in the development of Argentine literature. He founded several literary journals and was a prominent figure in the cultural scene of Buenos Aires, promoting the works of local writers and fostering a sense of national identity.

The name Iriarte has also been associated with various place names across the Basque Country and beyond. For instance, the village of Iriarte-Arnábar in the municipality of Lana, in Navarre, bears the name. Additionally, there are several streets and plazas named after notable individuals with the surname Iriarte, commemorating their contributions to their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iriarte

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

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

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