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

Jonguitud, 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 Jonguitud surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jonguitud in America

Jonguitud is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jonguitud surname appeared 100 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 Jonguitud.

The history of the last name Jonguitud

The surname Jonguitud is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. The name is derived from the Basque language and is thought to be a combination of the words "jon," meaning "man" or "person," and "guitu," meaning "small" or "little." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person of small stature or a diminutive individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jonguitud can be found in a medieval Basque manuscript dating back to the 13th century. The document mentions a certain Eneko Jonguitud, a farmer from the village of Ainhoa in the Basque province of Labourd.

In the 16th century, the Jonguitud name appears in records related to the Spanish Inquisition, with a few individuals bearing this surname being persecuted for their religious beliefs or suspected involvement in heretical activities.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan Jonguitud (1621-1689) served as a captain in the Spanish Army and participated in the Thirty Years' War. He is mentioned in several military chronicles for his bravery and leadership during various campaigns.

In the late 18th century, a prominent Basque scholar and linguist named Martín Jonguitud (1749-1823) made significant contributions to the study and preservation of the Basque language and culture. His works on Basque grammar and vocabulary are still highly regarded today.

Another individual of note was María Jonguitud (1872-1945), a Spanish-born painter and artist who gained recognition for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. She spent much of her career in Paris and exhibited her works in several prestigious salons and galleries.

While the Jonguitud surname is relatively uncommon outside of the Basque region, it has been carried by individuals throughout history who have made their mark in various fields, from military service and academia to the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jonguitud

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

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

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