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

Urquidi, 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 Urquidi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urquidi in America

Urquidi is the 26189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urquidi surname appeared 934 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 Urquidi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urquidi 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 Urquidi

The surname Urquidi has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Basque region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is derived from the Basque words "ur" meaning water and "kide" meaning companion or friend, suggesting a connection to someone living near a body of water or having some association with water.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Urquidi can be found in a document from the 13th century, which refers to a certain "Pedro de Urquidi" residing in the town of Azpeitia, located in the province of Gipuzkoa. This region was known for its many rivers and streams, lending credence to the etymological origin of the name.

In the 16th century, there are records of an Urquidi family residing in the village of Arantzazu, near Oñati. A notable figure from this lineage was Juan de Urquidi, a soldier who fought in the Spanish conquest of the Americas and participated in the expeditions led by Hernán Cortés in Mexico.

During the 17th century, the name Urquidi appeared in various parts of Spain, including Navarre and Aragon. One notable individual from this period was Catalina de Urquidi, a renowned poet and writer who gained recognition for her literary works in the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 18th century, the Urquidi family had established itself in the Basque region of Spain, with several members holding prominent positions in local government and the clergy. A notable figure from this time was Pedro Ignacio de Urquidi, who served as the mayor of the town of Tolosa in the late 1700s.

As the Urquidi family spread throughout Spain and eventually to other parts of the world, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Urquidi, Urquidi, Urquide, and Urquijo. These variations reflect the influence of regional dialects and linguistic evolution over time.

Other notable individuals bearing the surname Urquidi throughout history include Juan Bautista de Urquidi, a Spanish explorer who accompanied the expedition of Juan de Oñate to present-day New Mexico in the early 17th century, and Agustín de Urquidi, a prominent architect who contributed to the design of several churches and buildings in Madrid during the late 18th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urquidi

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

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

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