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

Sertuche, 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 Sertuche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sertuche in America

Sertuche is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sertuche surname appeared 147 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 Sertuche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sertuche 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 Sertuche

The surname Sertuche originates from the Basque region of Spain, dating back to the 10th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "sert," meaning "grape vine," and "utxi," meaning "to leave" or "to abandon." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked in vineyards or had some connection to the wine industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Sertuche surname can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that details the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. It mentions a certain Pedro Sertuche, who was a prominent landowner in the village of Urroz, located in the Navarre region of Spain.

In the 13th century, there are records of a Juan Sertuche, a renowned knight who fought alongside King Alfonso VIII of Castile during the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212. His bravery and loyalty earned him the title of "El Valiente" (The Brave).

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named María Sertuche (1502-1578) gained recognition as a skilled painter and illuminator of manuscripts. Her works can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant named Enrique Sertuche (1725-1798) established a successful trading company in Bilbao, exporting Basque wines and textiles to other parts of Europe and the Americas.

Another prominent individual with the Sertuche surname was Javier Sertuche (1810-1876), a renowned architect who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones and the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas.

While the Sertuche surname is not as widespread as some others, it has left its mark in various regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and Navarre, where it has its roots. The name's connection to vineyards and the wine industry has remained a significant part of its history and cultural identity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sertuche

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

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

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