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

Ubias, 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 Ubias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ubias in America

Ubias is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ubias surname appeared 203 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 Ubias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ubias 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 Ubias

The surname UBIAS originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "ubi," meaning "apple," and "as," meaning "abundant," suggesting a possible connection to apple orchards or a location abundant with apple trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname UBIAS can be traced back to the village of Ubia, located in the Basque province of Álava, Spain. This village's name likely served as the basis for the surname, with inhabitants and descendants adopting the locational surname UBIAS.

In the 16th century, there are records of several UBIAS families residing in the towns of Vitoria and Laguardia, both situated in the Álava region. These early records often display variations in spelling, such as "Ubias," "Ubiasse," and "Ubyas."

Noteworthy individuals bearing the UBIAS surname throughout history include Juan Ubias de Villaviciosa, a renowned architect from the late 16th century who designed several churches and public buildings in northern Spain. Another notable figure was María Ubias, a 17th-century poet and playwright from Vitoria, whose works celebrated Basque culture and traditions.

In the 18th century, the UBIAS surname also appeared in historical documents from the Basque region of France, particularly in the town of Baigorri. One prominent individual was Pierre Ubias, a merchant and landowner born in 1732, who played a significant role in the local community.

During the 19th century, several UBIAS families migrated from the Basque Country to various parts of the Americas, including Argentina, Chile, and the United States. One notable figure was José Ubias, a Chilean military officer who fought in the War of the Pacific against Peru and Bolivia in the late 1800s.

Throughout its history, the UBIAS surname has maintained its Basque roots and connections, with many individuals of this name contributing to the cultural, artistic, and historical fabric of the Basque region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ubias

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

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

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