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

Larrondo, 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 Larrondo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Larrondo in America

Larrondo is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Larrondo surname appeared 165 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 Larrondo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Larrondo 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 Larrondo

The surname Larrondo is of Basque origin, tracing its roots back to the northern regions of Spain and southwestern France. The name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, possibly derived from a Basque place name or a descriptive term related to the landscape or occupation of the earliest bearers.

One theory suggests that Larrondo may be derived from the Basque words "larra," meaning "meadow" or "pasture," and "ondo," meaning "near" or "close to." This interpretation implies that the surname was initially given to individuals residing near or associated with a particular meadow or pastureland area.

Early mentions of the Larrondo surname can be found in historical records from the Basque provinces of Spain, such as Navarre and Guipúzcoa. One notable reference is found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century, which mentions individuals with the surname Larrondo in relation to land transactions and legal proceedings.

The earliest known bearer of the Larrondo surname was Juan de Larrondo, a prominent landowner and military commander who lived in the late 14th century. He is recorded as having participated in the Navarrese Civil War and played a significant role in the defense of the region against French and Castilian forces.

Another notable figure was María Larrondo, a Basque writer and educator from the 16th century. She is known for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of the Basque language and culture through her literary works and teachings.

In the 17th century, Pedro Larrondo, a Basque navigator and explorer, gained recognition for his voyages to the Americas and his role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the Caribbean and South America.

The 18th century saw the rise of Ignacio Larrondo, a prominent Basque architect and engineer who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Spain and its colonies.

During the 19th century, José María Larrondo, a Basque politician and writer, made significant contributions to the development of Basque nationalism and the promotion of regional autonomy within Spain.

Over time, the Larrondo surname has spread beyond its Basque origins, with bearers of the name found in various parts of Spain, as well as in countries with significant Spanish and Basque immigrant populations, such as the United States, Mexico, and Argentina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Larrondo

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

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

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