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

Somarriba, 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 Somarriba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Somarriba in America

Somarriba is the 29473rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Somarriba surname appeared 801 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 Somarriba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Somarriba 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 Somarriba

The surname Somarriba originates from Spain, specifically the Basque region. It dates back to the 15th century and is thought to be derived from the Basque words "soma," meaning "vineyard," and "arriba," meaning "above" or "on top." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived or worked near or above a vineyard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Somarriba can be found in a document from the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, dated 1487. This document mentions a landowner named Juan de Somarriba, who owned property in the surrounding areas.

In the 16th century, the name appears in records from the nearby town of Laguardia, where a family of winemakers bearing the surname Somarriba resided. This further supports the theory that the name is connected to vineyards and winemaking in the region.

During the 17th century, a notable individual named Miguel de Somarriba served as a military officer in the Spanish army. He participated in the Thirty Years' War and was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, a man named Joaquín de Somarriba (1700-1782) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bilbao. He was known for his successful business ventures and his philanthropic contributions to the local community.

Another notable figure was Francisco de Somarriba (1820-1895), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish parliament during the latter part of the 19th century. He was recognized for his advocacy of civil rights and his efforts to promote social reforms.

In more recent history, Martín de Somarriba (1912-1995) was a renowned Basque writer and poet. He was celebrated for his works that explored themes of Basque culture, identity, and the natural beauty of the region.

While the surname Somarriba has its roots in the Basque Country of Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and is found in various Spanish-speaking countries and communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Somarriba

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

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

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