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

Orjuela, 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 Orjuela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orjuela in America

Orjuela is the 40672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orjuela surname appeared 537 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 Orjuela.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orjuela 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 Orjuela

The surname Orjuela has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish town of Orjuela, located in the region of La Rioja. The name is likely derived from the Latin word "oriola," which means "small mouth" or "small opening," possibly referring to a geographic feature in the area where the town was established.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Orjuela surname can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname Orjuela, indicating that the name was already established and in use during that time.

In the 16th century, the Orjuela family was mentioned in various historical records, including the Relaciones Topográficas, a survey conducted by King Philip II of Spain to gather information about the towns and villages across the kingdom. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and activities of the Orjuela family during that era.

Notable individuals bearing the Orjuela surname include:

1. Pedro de Orjuela (c. 1480 - 1550), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.

2. Catalina de Orjuela (c. 1520 - 1590), a prominent figure in the Spanish Inquisition, known for her role in the trial and execution of several alleged heretics.

3. Francisco de Orjuela (c. 1560 - 1635), a Spanish architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Spain and its colonies.

4. Juana de Orjuela (c. 1600 - 1670), a renowned poet and writer during the Spanish Golden Age, who was recognized for her lyrical works and contributions to literature.

5. Antonio de Orjuela (c. 1650 - 1720), a Spanish military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession and played a significant role in the defense of several key territories.

Throughout history, the Orjuela surname has been associated with various places, including the town of Orjuela in La Rioja, as well as other locations where members of the family settled or established themselves. The name has also undergone slight variations in spelling, such as Orjuelo or Orxuela, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orjuela

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

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

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