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

Jáuregui, 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 Jáuregui surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jáuregui in America

Jáuregui is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jáuregui surname appeared 191 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 Jáuregui.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jáuregui 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 Jáuregui

The surname Jaurequi originated from the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. The name is believed to have derived from the Basque words "jauregi," meaning palace or manor, and "uri," meaning town or city. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived in or near a prominent residence or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jaurequi surname can be traced back to the 15th century in the Basque region. In 1492, a document from the town of Azpeitia mentioned a certain Domingo Jaurequi, who was a local landowner.

In the 16th century, the Jaurequi family was mentioned in several historical records from the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia. Notable individuals from this period include Juan Jaurequi (1522-1587), a prominent merchant and shipowner, and Pedro Jaurequi (1563-1621), a respected theologian and author of religious texts.

During the 17th century, the Jaurequi name gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most renowned figures was Juan de Jaurequi (1583-1641), a Spanish painter and poet who was highly regarded for his portraits of nobility and religious works. His contemporary, Francisco de Jaurequi (1592-1670), was a celebrated playwright and dramatist whose plays were performed throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, the Jaurequi name spread to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Notable individuals from this period include Miguel Jaurequi (1712-1784), a military officer who served in the Spanish colonial government in Mexico, and Josefa Jaurequi (1738-1811), a renowned educator and founder of one of the first schools for girls in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

As the Jaurequi family continued to expand and migrate, the name appeared in various historical records across different regions. In the 19th century, Ignacio Jaurequi (1820-1892) was a prominent lawyer and politician in Chile, while Manuel Jaurequi (1845-1910) was a respected physician and academic in Cuba.

Throughout its history, the Jaurequi surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Basque region and its influence on communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jáuregui

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

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

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