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

Turrubiartez, 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 Turrubiartez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Turrubiartez in America

Turrubiartez is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Turrubiartez surname appeared 113 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 Turrubiartez.

The history of the last name Turrubiartez

The surname TURRUBIARTEZ has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have emerged in the 11th or 12th century, derived from the Basque words "turru" meaning hill or small mountain, "bi" meaning two, and "arte" referring to a space or area between. The name likely referred to someone living in an area between two small hills or mountains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname appears in a 13th-century manuscript from the town of Irun, located in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, Spain. The document mentions a landowner named Lope de TURRUBIARTEZ. In the 14th century, a record from the nearby village of Oiartzun lists a farmer, Martin TURRUBIARTEZ.

The name TURRUBIARTEZ has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including TURRUBIARTE, TURRUBIARTE, and TURRUBIARTEZ. These variations often reflect regional dialects or differences in record-keeping practices.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with this surname was Juan TURRUBIARTEZ (1523-1589), a respected blacksmith and metalworker from the town of Hernani, known for his skilled craftsmanship in creating intricate ironwork for churches and buildings throughout the region.

Another notable individual was María TURRUBIARTEZ (1647-1721), a prominent landowner and philanthropist from the village of Aia. She donated a significant portion of her estate to support the construction of a local school and orphanage.

In the 18th century, Pedro TURRUBIARTEZ (1712-1782) was a respected shipbuilder from the coastal town of Mutriku. He oversaw the construction of several merchant vessels that sailed throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean.

During the 19th century, Juana TURRUBIARTEZ (1824-1898) gained recognition as a skilled weaver and textile artist from the town of Azkoitia. Her intricate tapestries and rugs were highly sought after by local nobility and wealthy patrons.

The surname TURRUBIARTEZ has also been documented in various parts of the Americas, likely carried by Basque immigrants who settled in regions such as Mexico, Argentina, and the United States, particularly in areas with significant Basque communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Turrubiartez

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

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

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