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

Ubinas, 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 Ubinas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ubinas in America

Ubinas is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ubinas surname appeared 213 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 Ubinas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ubinas 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 Ubinas

The surname UBINAS originates from Peru, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial era. The name is believed to derive from the Quechua word "ubina," meaning "volcanic ash," possibly referring to the nearby Ubinas volcano located in the Moquegua region of southern Peru.

One of the earliest documented references to the UBINAS surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Ubinas, which was established in the early 1600s by Spanish settlers. The town's name was likely derived from the indigenous Quechua inhabitants who lived in the area before the arrival of the Europeans.

In the 17th century, the UBINAS family played a significant role in the local economy of the Moquegua region, with members of the family involved in mining, agriculture, and trade. Notable individuals from this period include Juan de UBINAS (1628-1701), who owned several mines and haciendas in the area, and María de UBINAS (1650-1718), who was renowned for her philanthropic work and support of local churches.

As the Spanish colonial influence spread throughout Peru, the UBINAS surname began to appear in records from other regions as well. In the 18th century, Pedro UBINAS (1735-1812) was a prominent military officer who served in the Spanish colonial army and fought against indigenous uprisings in the Andes.

During the 19th century, the UBINAS family continued to be influential in Peruvian society. One notable figure was Manuel UBINAS (1820-1892), a renowned poet and writer who contributed to the literary movement known as the "Romantic Generation" in Peru.

In more recent times, the UBINAS surname has been carried by individuals such as Alejandro UBINAS (1901-1975), a celebrated painter known for his vibrant depictions of Peruvian landscapes and indigenous culture, and María Teresa UBINAS (1928-2010), a respected educator and advocate for educational reform in Peru.

While the UBINAS surname is most commonly found in Peru, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and intermarriage, with notable individuals bearing the name in countries such as the United States, Spain, and Argentina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ubinas

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

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

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