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

Olazaran, 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 Olazaran surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olazaran in America

Olazaran is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olazaran surname appeared 130 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 Olazaran.

The history of the last name Olazaran

The surname Olazaran is of Basque origin, traced back to the regions of the Basque Country in northern Spain and southern France. It is derived from the Basque words "ola" meaning "mill" and "zara" meaning "old," suggesting a connection to an old mill or mill area.

The earliest records of the name Olazaran can be found in medieval documents from the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia, dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the earliest documented instances is in a land transaction record from 1327, mentioning an Inigo Olazaran as a landowner in the village of Oñati.

In the 16th century, the Olazaran surname appeared in the Catalonian region of Spain, likely due to migration from the Basque territories. Juan Olazaran, born in 1532 in Barcelona, was a notable figure during this period, serving as a merchant and diplomat for the Spanish Crown.

The Olazaran name has also been associated with several place names in the Basque region, such as the village of Olazarren in Navarre and the town of Olazaran in Bizkaia. These place names likely originated from the surname itself or vice versa, reflecting the family's ties to these locations.

During the 17th century, the Olazaran family gained prominence in the Basque Country, with several members holding influential positions. One notable figure was Pedro Olazaran (1612-1687), a prominent lawyer and magistrate in the city of San Sebastián.

In the 19th century, Ignacio Olazaran (1812-1881) was a renowned Basque writer and scholar, known for his works on Basque language and culture. His contributions played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Basque heritage.

Other notable individuals with the Olazaran surname throughout history include María Olazaran (1755-1832), a Basque educator and advocate for women's education, and José Olazaran (1879-1936), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Rif War in Morocco.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olazaran

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

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

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