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

Olascoaga, 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 Olascoaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olascoaga in America

Olascoaga is the 44808th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olascoaga surname appeared 479 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 Olascoaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olascoaga 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 Olascoaga

The surname Olascoaga has its origins in the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. This name is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, potentially as early as the 11th or 12th century.

The name Olascoaga is thought to be derived from the Basque words "ola" (meaning "mill" or "factory") and "goiko" (meaning "upper" or "higher"). This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic description, referring to a person or family residing near an upper or elevated mill or factory.

In the 16th century, the name Olascoaga appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Basque region. One notable example is Pedro de Olascoaga, a Basque merchant and explorer who was active in the early 1500s and is believed to have participated in expeditions to the Americas.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Olascoaga surname became more widespread across the Basque Country and beyond. Juan de Olascoaga (1619-1683) was a prominent Basque architect who designed several notable churches and buildings in the region. Another notable figure was Martín de Olascoaga (1670-1742), a Basque military officer who served in the Spanish army during the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 19th century, the Olascoaga name continued to appear across various parts of Spain and Latin America, reflecting the migration patterns of Basque individuals and families. One notable individual was José María Olascoaga (1818-1892), a Mexican politician and lawyer who served as governor of the state of Zacatecas.

Another prominent figure was Tomás de Olascoaga (1845-1912), a Spanish engineer and architect who was instrumental in the construction of several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas, one of the most famous bullfighting arenas in the world.

While the Olascoaga surname has its roots in the Basque region, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families of Basque descent. The name remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Basque people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olascoaga

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

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

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