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

Larribas, 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 Larribas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Larribas in America

Larribas is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Larribas surname appeared 117 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 Larribas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Larribas 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 Larribas

The surname "LARRIBAS" originates from the Basque Country, a region situated in the western Pyrenees that straddles the border between Spain and France. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

This last name is derived from the Basque words "larri," meaning "rough" or "rugged," and "bas," which translates to "forest" or "woods." This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived in or were associated with rugged, forested areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "LARRIBAS" can be found in a 14th-century Basque manuscript, where it appears as "Larribaz." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

In the 16th century, the name "LARRIBAS" appeared in a record of land transactions in the village of Urdiain, located in the province of Navarre, Spain. This document mentions a certain Juan de Larribas, who acquired a parcel of land in the year 1543.

The name "LARRIBAS" has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Pedro de Larribas, a Basque navigator and explorer who accompanied Juan de la Cosa on his expeditions to the Americas in the late 15th century.

Another prominent bearer of this surname was María Larribas, a Basque writer and poet who lived in the 17th century. Her works, which focused on themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and have been preserved in various literary collections.

In the 18th century, a man named Ignacio Larribas gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the Basque region, many of which still stand today as testament to his architectural prowess.

During the 19th century, a notable figure was Javier Larribas, a Basque political leader and advocate for regional autonomy. He played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the establishment of the Basque Autonomous Community within Spain in the late 20th century.

Additionally, the name "LARRIBAS" has been linked to various place names in the Basque Country, such as the village of Larribas-Gamboa in the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz, as well as the Larribas Valley, a picturesque region known for its rugged landscapes and dense forests.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Larribas

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

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

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