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

Ortaga, 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 Ortaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ortaga in America

Ortaga is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ortaga surname appeared 125 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 Ortaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ortaga 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 Ortaga

The surname ORTAGA has its roots in Spain, originating from the Spanish word "huerta" which means "orchard" or "vegetable garden." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name ORTAGA was initially associated with people who lived near or worked in orchards or vegetable gardens. Over time, it became a family name passed down through generations. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from regions such as Andalusia and Castile in Spain.

One of the earliest known references to the name ORTAGA dates back to the 14th century, in a manuscript from the city of Seville. This document mentions a certain Juan de Ortaga, who was a landowner and agriculturalist.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family with the surname ORTAGA residing in the town of Baeza, located in the province of Jaén. This family was known for their involvement in the cultivation of olives and the production of olive oil.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Diego de Ortaga (1512-1580) lived in Seville. He was a renowned architect and sculptor, responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city.

Another prominent individual with the surname ORTAGA was María de Ortaga (1568-1640), a Spanish writer and poet from Córdoba. Her works, which explored themes of love, religion, and societal issues, gained recognition during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 18th century, there was a family of ORTAGA landowners in the region of La Rioja, known for their extensive vineyards and wine production. One member of this family, Pedro de Ortaga (1724-1798), was a respected vintner and contributed to the development of winemaking techniques in the area.

As the name ORTAGA spread across Spain and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Ortega, Hortega, and Hortiga. These variations often reflected regional dialects or the influence of other languages.

Throughout history, the surname ORTAGA has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, artists, writers, and landowners. While the name's origins can be traced back to Spain, it has since been adopted by families across different countries and cultures, reflecting the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ortaga

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

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

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