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

Ontiveroz, 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 Ontiveroz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ontiveroz in America

Ontiveroz is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ontiveroz surname appeared 124 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 Ontiveroz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ontiveroz 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 Ontiveroz

The surname ONTIVEROZ has its origins in the Basque region of Spain and France, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "onti," meaning "vessel" or "container," and "beroz," meaning "warm" or "hot." This suggests the name may have initially referred to an occupation or trade involving the handling of heated vessels or containers.

The earliest recorded instances of the name ONTIVEROZ can be found in parish records and municipal documents from the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Navarre. One notable example is Juan de Ontiveroz, a blacksmith born in the village of Itziar in 1587, whose name appears in the town's tax rolls from 1612.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread beyond the Basque region as families bearing the surname ONTIVEROZ migrated to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One prominent figure was Sebastián de Ontiveroz, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Nueva Galicia (present-day western Mexico) in the 1530s.

During the 18th century, the ONTIVEROZ name gained recognition in the field of literature with the publication of several works by María Josefa de Ontiveroz, a poet and playwright born in Seville in 1712. Her most famous work, "La Comedia de las Mentiras," was widely acclaimed for its satirical portrayal of social conventions and gender roles.

In the 19th century, the ONTIVEROZ surname gained prominence in the political sphere with the rise of Miguel Ontiveroz y Aranda, a Spanish politician and reformist who served as a deputy in the Cortes Generales (the Spanish parliament) from 1854 to 1868. He was a vocal advocate for constitutional reforms and the abolition of slavery in the Spanish colonies.

Another notable figure from this period was Juana Ontiveroz, a Chilean educator and women's rights activist born in Santiago in 1832. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Chile and was a pioneer in promoting educational opportunities for women in the country.

Over time, the ONTIVEROZ surname has spread to various parts of the world, with descendants bearing the name found in countries such as Mexico, Argentina, and the United States. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its Basque origins and connection to the historical trades and professions of the region remain an integral part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ontiveroz

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

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

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