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

Ojinaga, 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 Ojinaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ojinaga in America

Ojinaga is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ojinaga surname appeared 115 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 Ojinaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ojinaga 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 Ojinaga

The surname Ojinaga has its origins in Mexico, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Nahuatl language, which was spoken by the Aztecs and various other indigenous groups in central Mexico. The name may be linked to the Nahuatl word "oxin," meaning "foot," or "aji," meaning "water."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ojinaga surname can be found in the official records of Spanish conquistadors and colonists who settled in the region of present-day Chihuahua, Mexico. The name appears in various colonial documents and land grants from the 1600s, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were among the early Spanish settlers in the region.

In the 18th century, the town of Ojinaga was established in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, near the border with the United States. It is possible that the town's name was derived from the surname, or vice versa, as it was common practice at the time to name settlements after prominent local families or individuals.

One notable figure with the surname Ojinaga was Manuel Ojinaga, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution in the early 20th century. He was born in Chihuahua in 1887 and played a significant role in the battles against the federal forces of Victoriano Huerta.

Another individual of historical significance was Ignacio Ojinaga, a Mexican politician and military officer who served as the governor of Chihuahua in the late 19th century. He was born in 1835 and played a role in the struggles between the liberal and conservative factions during the turbulent years of Mexico's history.

In the realm of literature, the Mexican writer and poet María Belén Ojinaga, born in 1967, has gained recognition for her works exploring themes of identity, gender, and social issues. Her poetry collections and essays have garnered critical acclaim and literary awards.

The surname Ojinaga can also be found among notable figures in other fields, such as Carlos Ojinaga, a Mexican businessman and entrepreneur who founded one of the country's largest construction companies in the mid-20th century.

Throughout its history, the Ojinaga surname has maintained a strong presence in northern Mexico, particularly in the state of Chihuahua, where it has deep roots dating back to the colonial era. Its origins and evolution are intertwined with the rich cultural tapestry of Mexico's indigenous and Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ojinaga

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

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

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