2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Turrubiartez
A Basque surname indicating someone who lived near a rocky place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Turrubiartez. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Turrubiartez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Turrubiartez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Turrubiartez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Turrubiartez
Among Census respondents with the surname Turrubiartez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Turrubiartez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Turrubiartez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.2% · 101
- White1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Turrubiartez
Turrubiartez appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,788 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 6,788 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Turrubiartez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #152,989 | -4.6% |
| Count | 113 | 105 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Turrubiartez bearers went from 113 to 105 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 6,788 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #152,989.
FAQ
Turrubiartez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Turrubiartez?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Turrubiartez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Turrubiartez?
Turrubiartez ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Turrubiartez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Turrubiartez.
Has Turrubiartez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Turrubiartez went from 113 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Turrubiartez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Turrubiartez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Turrubiartez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Turrubiartez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.2%), White (1.9%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Turrubiartez (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Turrubiartez mean?
A Basque surname indicating someone who lived near a rocky place. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Turrubiartez (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Turrubiartez?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Turrubiartez on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.