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

Urieta, 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 Urieta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urieta in America

Urieta is the 29793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urieta surname appeared 789 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 Urieta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urieta 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 Urieta

The surname URIETA has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have derived from the Basque language, which has roots dating back to ancient times. One possible origin of the name URIETA is from the Basque word "uri," meaning "town" or "city," combined with the suffix "-eta," indicating a place of origin or belonging.

URIETA is a relatively rare surname, and its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the 16th century in the Basque provinces of Spain. Some of the earliest known bearers of the name were from the towns of Uriarte and Uribarri, which may have influenced the formation of the surname. There are also references to the name in historical documents from the region, such as parish records and land registers.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Juan de URIETA (1602-1675) was a prominent military leader and governor of the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. He played a significant role in the defense of the region during the Thirty Years' War and was recognized for his strategic leadership.

Another individual of note was Pedro URIETA (1720-1798), a renowned Basque architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the Basque Country during the 18th century. His architectural style blended Baroque and Neoclassical elements, leaving a lasting impact on the region's cultural heritage.

In the 19th century, María URIETA (1835-1912) was a celebrated Basque writer and poet who contributed significantly to the preservation and promotion of the Basque language and culture. Her works, including poetry collections and novels, explored themes of Basque identity and traditions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the URIETA surname outside of Spain and France can be found in Argentina, where a family by the name of URIETA settled in the late 19th century. This branch of the family played a role in the development of the Basque community in South America.

Another notable figure was Ignacio URIETA (1875-1942), a Spanish-born journalist and political activist who advocated for Basque autonomy and cultural rights in the early 20th century. He was a prominent voice in the Basque nationalist movement and contributed to the promotion of Basque language and culture through his writings.

While the URIETA surname is relatively uncommon, it holds a rich history and cultural significance within the Basque community, tracing its origins back to the ancient roots of the Basque language and the towns and villages of northern Spain and southwestern France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urieta

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

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

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