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

Olagues, 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 Olagues surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olagues in America

Olagues is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olagues surname appeared 106 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 Olagues.

The history of the last name Olagues

The surname Olagues has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "olaga," which means "bramble" or "blackberry bush," suggesting a connection to a particular location or landscape feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Olagues surname can be found in the medieval Spanish document "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla," dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname Olagues residing in the regions of Álava and Navarra.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Olagues was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Bilbao, known for his involvement in the thriving wool trade between Spain and Flanders. Another individual, Pedro Olagues, was a respected jurist and legal scholar in Salamanca during the same period.

The Olagues surname also has a connection to the town of Olagues in the province of Navarra, Spain. It is likely that some individuals bearing this surname originated from or had ties to this location, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Olagues surname in the Americas can be traced to the 17th century, when Juan de Olagues, a Spanish explorer and colonist, settled in what is now Mexico. He played a role in the establishment of several settlements and contributed to the expansion of Spanish influence in the region.

Another notable figure with the Olagues surname was María Olagues, a Spanish painter and artist from the 18th century. Her works were celebrated for their attention to detail and vibrant use of color, capturing scenes from everyday life and religious subjects.

In the 19th century, Antonio Olagues was a renowned architect and urban planner who contributed to the development of several cities in Spain, including Madrid and Barcelona. His innovative designs and attention to functionality and aesthetics left a lasting impact on the architectural landscape of the time.

Throughout history, the Olagues surname has been present across various regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and Navarra, and has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olagues

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

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

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