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

Irlas, 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 Irlas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Irlas in America

Irlas is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Irlas surname appeared 170 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 Irlas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Irlas 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 Irlas

The surname IRLAS is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "iri," meaning "town" or "village," and the suffix "-las," which was commonly used in Basque surnames to indicate a place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest known records of the IRLAS surname can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Irun, located in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, Spain. This document mentions a certain Juan de Irlas, who was a local landowner and prominent figure in the community.

In the 15th century, the IRLAS name appeared in various historical records from the Basque region, including tax rolls and legal documents. One notable individual was Martín Irlas, a merchant from Bilbao who was involved in the lucrative trade between the Basque ports and the Netherlands.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the IRLAS surname spread to other parts of Spain and Europe, likely due to migration and the expansion of trade networks. One notable bearer of the name was Pedro Irlas (1525-1589), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas and the Pacific Ocean.

In the 18th century, the IRLAS name found its way to the Americas, with some bearers settling in regions such as Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. One prominent figure was José Irlas (1745-1815), a Spanish-born priest and missionary who dedicated his life to converting indigenous populations in present-day Bolivia.

Another notable individual was Sebastián Irlas (1790-1867), a Chilean military officer and politician who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain. He served as a general in the Chilean Army and later held several political positions, including the governorship of the province of Coquimbo.

Throughout history, the IRLAS surname has also been associated with various artistic and cultural figures, such as the Spanish painter and sculptor Juan Irlas (1870-1945), who was known for his religious-themed works and was commissioned by several churches and institutions.

While the IRLAS surname may not be as widespread as some other Spanish or Basque surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from exploration and military service to arts and religion.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Irlas

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

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

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