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

Orbegoso, 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 Orbegoso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orbegoso in America

Orbegoso is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orbegoso surname appeared 219 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 Orbegoso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orbegoso 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 Orbegoso

The surname Orbegoso is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century in the Basque region of northern Spain. The name is believed to have derived from the Basque words "orbe," meaning "world" or "universe," and "goso," meaning "sweet" or "pleasant." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person with a pleasant or agreeable demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Orbegoso surname can be found in the Basque town of Oñati, where a family by that name is mentioned in municipal records dating back to the late 1500s. It is likely that the name originated in this area and later spread to other parts of Spain and its colonies.

The Orbegoso name gained prominence in the 19th century, particularly in Peru. Luis José de Orbegoso y Moncada (1795-1847) was a Peruvian military officer and politician who served as the eighth President of Peru from 1833 to 1835. He played a significant role in the nation's struggle for independence from Spain and later held various political positions.

Another notable figure was Mariano Esteban Orbegoso (1807-1854), a Peruvian military officer and politician who served as the 11th President of Peru from 1834 to 1835. He was involved in several civil wars and played a crucial role in the country's turbulent political landscape during that period.

In the realm of literature, Matías Orbegoso (1797-1835) was a Peruvian poet and writer known for his patriotic and romantic works. He was a contemporary of the renowned Peruvian poet Ricardo Palma and contributed significantly to the literary scene of his time.

Moving beyond Peru, Juan Orbegoso (1822-1893) was a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Governor General of the Philippines from 1865 to 1866. He played a significant role in the Spanish colonial administration of the Philippines during that era.

Finally, José Orbegoso y Goicoechea (1833-1925) was a Peruvian businessman and landowner who amassed a considerable fortune through various investments and land holdings. He was a prominent figure in the economic and social circles of his time.

These examples illustrate the presence of the Orbegoso surname throughout history, particularly in Spain, Peru, and other Spanish-speaking regions, where individuals with this name have left their mark in various fields, including politics, literature, military, and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orbegoso

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

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

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