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

Obligación, 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 Obligación surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Obligación in America

Obligación is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Obligación surname appeared 148 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 Obligación.

We can also compare 2010 data for Obligación 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 Obligación

The surname OBLIGACION has its origins in Spain, emerging during the medieval era around the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "obligación," which means "obligation" or "duty." The name likely referred to an individual who had a particular obligation or responsibility within their community or profession.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OBLIGACION surname can be found in the ecclesiastical records of the Diocese of Toledo, where a certain Pedro OBLIGACION was mentioned as a parish clerk in the year 1287. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in religious duties or obligations.

During the 15th century, the OBLIGACION surname appeared in various legal documents and property records in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the cities of Seville and Córdoba. This indicates that families with this surname had established themselves in these areas and were engaged in various trades or professions.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan OBLIGACION (1512-1578) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar in the city of Granada. His writings on contractual obligations and civil law were highly influential during that period.

Another prominent individual bearing the OBLIGACION surname was María OBLIGACION (1624-1692), a philanthropist and benefactor from Cádiz. She was known for her charitable works and her support of orphanages and schools in the region.

During the 17th century, the OBLIGACION surname was also found in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas. For instance, Rodrigo OBLIGACION (1643-1712) was a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher in the viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico).

In the 18th century, a military officer named Francisco OBLIGACION (1722-1798) distinguished himself in the Spanish campaigns against the Moors in North Africa. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership.

Another notable figure from this period was Isabel OBLIGACION (1758-1832), a renowned poet and writer from Madrid. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earning her praise from literary circles of the time.

Throughout its history, the OBLIGACION surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse obligations and responsibilities that have shaped their lives and legacies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Obligación

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

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

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