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

Uranga, 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 Uranga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Uranga in America

Uranga is the 20843rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Uranga surname appeared 1,266 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 Uranga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Uranga 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 Uranga

The surname URANGA is believed to have originated in the Basque region of Spain, specifically in the province of Gipuzkoa. Its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century.

The name is thought to be derived from the Basque word "uranga," which means "a place near water" or "a ford." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the surname may have lived near a river or stream crossing, or in a location known for its proximity to water sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name URANGA can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that documents the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela. The document mentions a settlement called "Uranga" along the Camino de Santiago, indicating the presence of the name in that region during that time.

In the 13th century, the URANGA surname appears in various historical records, such as the "Fueros de Vizcaya," a collection of laws and customs of the Basque region. This suggests that the name had become well-established among the local population by that point.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the URANGA surname. One example is Juan de Uranga (born around 1480), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his fourth voyage to the Americas in 1502.

Another notable figure was Martín de Uranga (1555-1624), a Basque soldier and military engineer who served in the Spanish army during the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch Revolt. He was instrumental in the construction of fortifications and defense systems in the Low Countries.

In the realm of literature, Domingo de Uranga (1739-1818) was a Spanish poet and playwright from the Basque Country, known for his works in both Spanish and Basque languages.

José María de Uranga (1808-1857) was a Basque politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament, representing the province of Gipuzkoa.

More recently, Emilio Uranga (1921-1988) was a prominent Mexican philosopher and professor, known for his contributions to the field of existentialism and his work on Mexican identity and culture.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the URANGA surname throughout history, highlighting the name's deep roots and presence across various regions and contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Uranga

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

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

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