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

Urquizo, 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 Urquizo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urquizo in America

Urquizo is the 28618th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urquizo surname appeared 833 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 Urquizo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urquizo 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 Urquizo

The surname Urquizo is believed to have originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque word "urkizu," which means "hawthorn." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a specific location or geographic feature, such as a village or region where hawthorn trees were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Urquizo surname can be found in the Becerro Galicano, a medieval Spanish manuscript dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions individuals with the surname Urquizo residing in the northern Spanish region of Galicia.

In the 16th century, historical records indicate that the Urquizo family had established a presence in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, located in the Basque Country of Spain. This region is known for its rich linguistic and cultural heritage, which may have influenced the development and preservation of the Urquizo surname.

As the Urquizo family expanded and migrated throughout Spain and other parts of the world, variations in the spelling of the surname emerged, such as Urquijo, Urquiola, and Urquiza. These variations often reflected local dialects and preferences in pronunciation and spelling.

Notable individuals with the surname Urquizo include:

1. Juan de Urquizo (c. 1525 - 1590), a Spanish military commander who served during the reign of King Philip II and participated in the Spanish conquest of the Americas.
2. María de Urquizo (c. 1570 - 1640), a renowned Spanish poet and writer who gained recognition for her literary works during the Spanish Golden Age.
3. Pedro Urquizo y Aguirre (1655 - 1718), a Spanish architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez.
4. Juana Urquizo de Cárdenas (1720 - 1795), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist known for her charitable works in the city of Seville.
5. Francisco Urquizo Martínez (1845 - 1912), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Senate and played a significant role in shaping legal reforms during the late 19th century.

While the Urquizo surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Spanish exploration and colonization efforts in the Americas and other regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urquizo

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

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

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