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

Mayagoitia, 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 Mayagoitia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayagoitia in America

Mayagoitia is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayagoitia surname appeared 123 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 Mayagoitia.

The history of the last name Mayagoitia

The surname Mayagoitia originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "maia" meaning "hill" or "slope" and "goitia" meaning "upper" or "higher," suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived on an elevated terrain or higher ground.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mayagoitia can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval cartulary containing documents from the monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

In the 13th century, there are records of a noble family named Mayagoitia in the town of Azpeitia, in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. This family played a significant role in the local governance and politics of the region during the medieval and early modern periods.

One notable figure bearing the surname Mayagoitia was Juan de Mayagoitia, a Basque sailor and explorer who accompanied the Spanish conquistador Juan Sebastián Elcano on the famous Magellan-Elcano expedition, which was the first to circumnavigate the globe between 1519 and 1522.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Pedro de Mayagoitia, a Basque merchant and financier who lived in the 16th century. He was involved in the trade between Spain and the Americas, facilitating the transportation of goods and resources across the Atlantic.

In the 17th century, there are records of a family named Mayagoitia residing in the town of Elgoibar, also in Gipuzkoa. This family was known for their involvement in the local iron industry, which was a significant economic activity in the Basque region during that time.

Moving into the 18th century, María Josefa de Mayagoitia y Gamboa was a notable figure from the Basque Country. She was a prominent landowner and philanthropist who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in her hometown of Azpeitia.

Throughout history, the surname Mayagoitia has maintained a strong presence in the Basque region, particularly in the provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia, where many families bearing this name have played influential roles in various aspects of society, including politics, commerce, and cultural affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayagoitia

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

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

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