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

Parraguirre, 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 Parraguirre surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Parraguirre in America

Parraguirre is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Parraguirre surname appeared 122 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 Parraguirre.

The history of the last name Parraguirre

The surname Parraguirre has its origins in the Basque Country, an autonomous region located in northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 8th or 9th century AD. The name is derived from the Basque language and is a combination of two elements: "parra" meaning grapevine, and "guirre" meaning war or battle.

One of the earliest known records of the name Parraguirre can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that served as a guide for pilgrims traveling along the Camino de Santiago. This document mentions a nobleman named Lope de Parraguirre, who lived in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain, during the late 11th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Parraguirre. In the 16th century, Juan de Parraguirre was a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile alongside Pedro de Valdivia. Another notable figure was Tomás de Parraguirre, a 17th-century Basque soldier and writer who served in the Spanish military and wrote a book titled "Instrucción de Bíblidas" about military tactics and strategies.

During the 19th century, Juan Parraguirre was a prominent Basque politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Spanish Parliament and played a significant role in the development of the Basque Nationalist movement. In the early 20th century, Manuel Parraguirre was a renowned Basque painter and sculptor, known for his works depicting scenes from Basque culture and traditions.

Another notable figure with this surname was José Parraguirre, a 20th-century Basque writer and journalist who wrote extensively about Basque culture, history, and politics. He was born in 1912 and passed away in 1988.

While the surname Parraguirre is predominantly found in the Basque Country and other parts of northern Spain, it has also spread to other regions and countries due to migration and other historical events. However, its roots can be traced back to the Basque region, where it has held a significant presence for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Parraguirre

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

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 Parraguirre 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.

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

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