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

Ortagus, 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 Ortagus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ortagus in America

Ortagus is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ortagus surname appeared 148 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 Ortagus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ortagus 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 Ortagus

The surname Ortagus has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "hortus," meaning garden or orchard, suggesting a potential connection to agricultural or horticultural professions or locations.

One of the earliest known records of the surname Ortagus can be traced back to the 13th century in the Catalan region of Spain. In 1287, a document from the archives of Barcelona mentioned a certain Pere Ortagus, a landowner and farmer. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in agricultural activities or residing in areas known for their orchards or gardens.

The surname Ortagus underwent various spelling variations throughout history, such as Ortegus, Ortagues, and Ortaguez, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the Spanish and Portuguese languages.

In the 15th century, the name Ortagus appeared in several medieval manuscripts and records from the region of Aragon, in northeastern Spain. One notable figure was Juan Ortagus, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Zaragoza during the mid-1400s.

As the centuries progressed, the Ortagus surname spread to other parts of the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. In the 16th century, a branch of the family migrated to the Americas, where they established themselves in various Spanish colonies.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ortagus surname in the Americas is found in the birth records of Havana, Cuba, in 1598, where a child named María Ortagus was born to Spanish settlers.

In the 17th century, a renowned figure bearing the Ortagus surname was Diego Ortagus, a Spanish naval officer and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and the coasts of Central and South America between 1620 and 1645.

Another notable individual with the Ortagus surname was María Antonia Ortagus, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the city of Seville, Spain, during the late 18th century. Her collections of poetry and literary works gained significant recognition throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

In the 19th century, the Ortagus surname continued to be present in various regions of Spain and its former colonies. One prominent figure was Joaquín Ortagus, a renowned architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several cities in Mexico during the latter half of the 19th century.

While the surname Ortagus is not among the most common in the Spanish-speaking world, it has maintained a presence throughout history, with its origins deeply rooted in the Iberian Peninsula and a rich tapestry of cultural, agricultural, and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ortagus

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

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

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