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

Olguín, 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 Olguín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Olguín in America

Olguín is the 3356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Olguín surname appeared 10,660 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Olguín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Olguín 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 Olguín

The surname Olguin has its origins in the Spanish language and can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain. It is believed to have derived from the name of a small town or village called Olguín, located in the northern region of Asturias.

The earliest recorded instances of the Olguin surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable mention is in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a medieval text that catalogued the ownership of lands and estates in the Kingdom of Castile.

During the 15th century, the Olguin surname gained prominence as members of this family played significant roles in the military campaigns of the Reconquista, the lengthy struggle to drive out the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. Pedro de Olguin, born in 1422, was a renowned soldier who fought alongside King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in the conquest of Granada.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Olguin name traveled across the Atlantic to the New World. In the 16th century, Juan de Olguin, born in 1508, was among the early Spanish settlers in Mexico, where he established a prosperous cattle ranch and contributed to the development of the region.

The Olguin surname also found its way to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. One notable figure was Manuel Olguin, born in 1678, who served as a high-ranking official in the Spanish East Indies government and played a crucial role in strengthening trade relations between the Philippines and Mexico.

In the 19th century, José María Olguin, born in 1812, was a prominent Mexican politician and writer who advocated for liberal reforms and the abolition of slavery. His work had a significant impact on the intellectual and political landscape of his time.

Throughout history, the Olguin surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, leaving their mark in various fields, from military service and exploration to politics and literature. While its origins can be traced back to a small village in northern Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Spanish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Olguín

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

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

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