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

Olascuaga, 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 Olascuaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olascuaga in America

Olascuaga is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olascuaga surname appeared 119 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 Olascuaga.

The history of the last name Olascuaga

The surname Olascuaga is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have originated in the medieval era, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.

One theory suggests that the name Olascuaga is derived from the Basque words "ola" meaning "meadow" or "pasture" and "ascua" meaning "ember" or "spark." This combination could indicate a connection to a particular location or occupation related to farming or metalworking.

Another hypothesis proposes that the name is a combination of the Basque words "ola" and "zuga" or "zugatz," which translates to "tree" or "wood." This interpretation could suggest an association with forestry, carpentry, or a specific wooded area.

Historically, the Olascuaga surname has been recorded in various ancient documents and manuscripts from the Basque region. One notable mention is found in the 14th-century "Códice de Navarra," a collection of legal codes and records from the Kingdom of Navarre.

Among the earliest known individuals bearing the Olascuaga surname was Juan de Olascuaga, a merchant from the town of San Sebastián, who was documented in the late 15th century. Another early record includes María Olascuaga, a landowner from the village of Rentería, mentioned in a property deed from the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, Pedro Olascuaga was a prominent figure in the Basque whaling industry, serving as a ship captain and navigator. His voyages took him to various parts of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

During the 18th century, Ignacio Olascuaga was a notable scholar and linguist who contributed to the preservation and study of the Basque language. He authored several works on Basque grammar and etymology.

In the 19th century, Juana Olascuaga was a celebrated painter and artist from the city of Bilbao, known for her vivid landscapes and portraiture.

Throughout history, variations of the name's spelling have included Olascuaga, Olascuaga, Olazcoaga, and Olazcoaga, among others, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic evolutions within the Basque region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olascuaga

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

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

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