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

Isarraras, 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 Isarraras surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Isarraras in America

Isarraras is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Isarraras surname appeared 129 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 Isarraras.

The history of the last name Isarraras

The surname ISARRARAS is believed to have originated in the Basque region, spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 8th or 9th century.

The name ISARRARAS is thought to be derived from the Basque words "isarra," meaning "star," and "aras," which can refer to a type of oak tree or a specific place name. This suggests that the surname may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near a prominent oak tree or in a location associated with stars.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ISARRARAS can be found in a cartulary from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, dated around the 11th century. This document mentions an individual named Lope Isarraras, who was likely a landowner or prominent figure in the area.

During the 13th century, the name ISARRARAS appeared in various records related to the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia. A notable example is Martín Isarraras, a merchant who was involved in trade between the Basque Country and other parts of Europe in the late 1200s.

In the 15th century, the surname ISARRARAS was found in documents from the town of Oñati, located in the province of Gipuzkoa. One record mentions a Juan Isarraras, who held a position of authority in the local government during that time.

The 16th century saw the emergence of a renowned poet and playwright from the Basque Country named Juan Isarraras (c. 1525-1595). His works, which were written in both Basque and Spanish, explored themes of love, nature, and the local culture.

Another notable figure with the surname ISARRARAS was Catalina Isarraras (1560-1635), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the town of Azpeitia. She was known for her charitable contributions to various religious institutions and her support for education in the region.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the ISARRARAS surname appeared in various records and documents from the Basque provinces, indicating the continuation of this family lineage in the region.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the surname ISARRARAS was Ignacio Isarraras (1820-1892), a prominent politician and lawyer from Bilbao. He played a significant role in advocating for greater autonomy and recognition of Basque cultural identity during the 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Isarraras

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

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 Isarraras 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.

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

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