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

Labastida, 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 Labastida surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Labastida in America

Labastida is the 33695th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Labastida surname appeared 676 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 Labastida.

We can also compare 2010 data for Labastida 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 Labastida

The surname Labastida originated in Spain, likely emerging in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque language and may have connections to the town of Labastida in the province of Álava in northern Spain. The name could have originated as a place name or a descriptive surname referring to someone from that area.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Labastida can be found in historical records from the Kingdom of Navarre, a region that encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Labastida served as a royal chaplain and ambassador for King Juan II of Navarre.

Another early example of the name is found in the 16th century, when a Spanish explorer named Sebastián de Labastida accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Labastida was part of the conquest of Mexico and is mentioned in several accounts of that time period.

In the 17th century, a Jesuit priest named Pedro de Labastida was born in Spain and later traveled to the Philippines, where he played a significant role in establishing educational institutions and missions. He was known for his work in linguistics and wrote several books on the languages of the Philippine archipelago.

During the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Labastida was Francisco de Labastida, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of the Captaincy General of Guatemala from 1775 to 1782.

In the 19th century, Manuel de Labastida was a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the President of Mexico for a brief period in 1855. He was involved in various conflicts and political upheavals during the turbulent period of Mexican history in the mid-19th century.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Labastida who played prominent roles throughout history, particularly in Spain, Latin America, and the former Spanish colonies. The name's origins can be traced back to the Basque region of Spain, and it has maintained a presence across various regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Labastida

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

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

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