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

Oguendo, 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 Oguendo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Oguendo in America

Oguendo is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Oguendo surname appeared 112 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 Oguendo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Oguendo 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 Oguendo

The surname OGUENDO is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque language, which has its roots in the Pyrenees region spanning parts of modern-day Spain and France. Some linguists suggest the name may be linked to the Basque word "oguena," meaning "bread," possibly indicating an early association with bakers or millers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OGUENDO name can be found in a 14th-century municipal record from the town of Bilbao, located in the Basque region of northern Spain. This document mentions an individual named Pedro de Oguendo, who held a prominent position within the local government at that time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the OGUENDO surname was Juan de Oguendo, a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his historic circumnavigation of the globe between 1519 and 1522. Oguendo assumed command of the expedition after Magellan's death, though he ultimately perished during the voyage.

Another significant bearer of the OGUENDO name was Domingo de Oguendo, a 17th-century Spanish naval officer and admiral. He played a crucial role in several military campaigns against the Dutch and English during the Eighty Years' War and the Anglo-Spanish War, respectively.

In the realm of literature, Miguel de Oguendo y Alvarado, born in 1638, was a renowned Spanish poet and playwright. His works, including the play "El Caballero de Olmedo," contributed to the Golden Age of Spanish theater and literature.

Jumping forward to the 19th century, José María Oguendo y Fernández, a Spanish military officer and politician, gained prominence during the Carlist Wars. Born in 1809, he served as a general in the Carlist army and later held various political positions, including that of a senator.

Throughout its history, the OGUENDO surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the Basque region, where its roots can be traced. However, due to migration and global dispersal, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Oguendo

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

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

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