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

Sagarnaga, 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 Sagarnaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagarnaga in America

Sagarnaga is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagarnaga surname appeared 165 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 Sagarnaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sagarnaga 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 Sagarnaga

The surname SAGARNAGA has its origins in the Basque region of Spain and France, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Basque words "sagar" (apple) and "naga" (abundant), indicating a connection to an area known for its apple orchards.

One of the earliest records of the name is found in the 13th-century manuscript "Libro de los Apellidos Vascongados," which documented Basque surnames and their meanings. The name is also mentioned in the "Fueros de Navarra," a compilation of laws and customs in the former Kingdom of Navarra.

In the 15th century, the name Sagarnaga appeared in the records of the town of Aranaz, located in the Basque province of Navarre. It is believed that the name originated from this region, where apple cultivation was a significant agricultural activity.

One notable bearer of the Sagarnaga surname was Juan de Sagarnaga, a 16th-century Basque soldier who fought in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire. He participated in the expedition led by Francisco Pizarro and contributed to the subjugation of the Inca ruler Atahualpa.

Another prominent figure was Miguel de Sagarnaga, a 17th-century Basque merchant who established a successful trading company in Seville, Spain. His business dealings extended to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in the import and export of goods.

In the 18th century, Josepha de Sagarnaga y Azpilcueta was a renowned Basque writer and poet. She authored several works that celebrated Basque culture and language, contributing to the preservation of the region's literary heritage.

The name Sagarnaga has also been associated with the town of Azpeitia in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. The "Libro de Apellidos Vascongados" mentions a variant spelling, "Sagarnagaray," which may have been used in this area.

Juan Ignacio Sagarnaga, born in 1809 in the Basque Country, was a prominent political figure who served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament during the reign of Queen Isabella II. He advocated for Basque rights and autonomy within the Spanish monarchy.

Throughout history, the surname Sagarnaga has maintained its connection to the Basque region, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of its bearers. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, it has endured as a distinctive surname with a rich historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagarnaga

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

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

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