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

Iturrino, 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 Iturrino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iturrino in America

Iturrino is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iturrino surname appeared 155 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 Iturrino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iturrino 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 Iturrino

The surname ITURRINO is believed to have originated in the Basque region of Spain. Its roots can be traced back to the medieval era, when many surnames were derived from toponymic sources, referring to the place of origin or residence of the bearer.

The name ITURRINO is thought to be derived from the Basque words "iturri," meaning "spring" or "source," and the diminutive suffix "-no," indicating a small or diminished form. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place associated with a small spring or water source.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ITURRINO can be found in the "Becerro Galicano," a medieval manuscript from the 14th century, which documented landowners and their properties in the region of Galicia, Spain. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have held land or property in that area during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan ITURRINO was a prominent merchant and trader based in the city of Bilbao, known for his involvement in the lucrative trade between Spain and the Americas. His legacy and business dealings contributed to the recognition of the ITURRINO name in the region.

Another individual of historical significance was María ITURRINO, a renowned writer and poet from the late 17th century. Born in San Sebastián, she gained recognition for her poetic works that celebrated the Basque culture and traditions.

During the 18th century, a family with the surname ITURRINO owned and operated a successful winery in the Rioja region of Spain. Their vineyards and wines were highly regarded, and their name became associated with the local wine industry.

In the 19th century, Pedro ITURRINO was a prominent military figure who served in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars in Spain over the issue of succession to the throne. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him several honors and commendations.

While the ITURRINO surname originated in the Basque region of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots remain deeply intertwined with the rich cultural heritage and history of the Basque people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iturrino

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

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

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