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

Sagasta, 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 Sagasta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sagasta in America

Sagasta is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sagasta surname appeared 172 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 Sagasta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sagasta 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 Sagasta

The surname SAGASTA originated in Spain, specifically in the Basque region. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "sagar," which means apple, and "asta," meaning branch or limb. The name likely referred to an apple tree or orchard, suggesting that the family's ancestors were involved in apple cultivation or resided near an apple orchard.

The earliest known record of the SAGASTA surname dates back to the 15th century, appearing in historical documents from the Basque provinces. It is possible that the name was initially spelled differently, such as "Sagastia" or "Sagastegui," as the spelling of surnames was not standardized until much later.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the SAGASTA surname was Juan de SAGASTA, a prominent landowner and farmer from the village of Azpeitia in the Gipuzkoa province of the Basque Country. He lived in the late 16th century and owned several apple orchards, which likely contributed to the origin of the family's surname.

In the 17th century, the SAGASTA family gained prominence in the Basque region, with several members holding influential positions in local governments and religious institutions. Notable individuals from this period include Pedro de SAGASTA, a respected lawyer and councilor in the town of Tolosa, and Ignacio SAGASTA, a Franciscan friar and scholar who authored several theological works.

The 19th century saw the rise of Práxedes Mateo SAGASTA (1825-1903), a prominent Spanish politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Spain on multiple occasions. He was a leading figure in the liberal movement and played a crucial role in the transition from monarchy to the First Spanish Republic.

Another noteworthy individual with the SAGASTA surname was Mariano SAGASTA (1870-1951), a renowned Spanish architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones and the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas bullring.

In more recent times, the SAGASTA name has been associated with various fields, including literature, arts, and academia. Julián SAGASTA (1942-2014) was a celebrated Spanish poet and writer, known for his poetic works that explored themes of identity, memory, and the human condition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sagasta

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

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

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