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

Urrabazo, 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 Urrabazo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urrabazo in America

Urrabazo is the 53802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urrabazo surname appeared 384 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 Urrabazo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Urrabazo 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 Urrabazo

The surname Urrabazo has its origins in the Basque region, straddling the border between Spain and France. It is derived from the Basque word "urra," meaning "iron," and "bazo," meaning "forest" or "wooded area." The name likely originated in the medieval period, referring to someone who lived or worked in an area known for its iron mines or forges located in a wooded region.

One of the earliest known references to the Urrabazo surname dates back to the 14th century, where it appears in a historical document from the town of Elizondo in the Navarre region of Spain. The document mentions an individual named Sancho Urrabazo, who was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership.

In the 16th century, records from the village of Sare in the French Basque Country mention a family with the surname Urrabazo. This family was known for their involvement in the local iron industry, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the region's metalworking tradition.

The Urrabazo surname has also been associated with the town of Urraul Alto in the Spanish province of Navarre. This place name shares a similar etymology to the surname, derived from the Basque words "urra" (iron) and "aul" (valley), suggesting a possible connection between the name and this location.

Notable individuals with the Urrabazo surname throughout history include:

1. Juan Urrabazo (1612-1678), a Basque-Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas in the 17th century.

2. María Urrabazo (1735-1803), a Basque writer and poet known for her contributions to the preservation of the Basque language and culture.

3. Ignacio Urrabazo (1822-1891), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the governor of several provinces in Spain during the 19th century.

4. Juana Urrabazo (1867-1945), a Basque painter and artist whose works depicted scenes from traditional Basque life and culture.

5. Pedro Urrabazo (1901-1985), a Spanish-Basque architect renowned for his work in designing churches and public buildings across the Basque region.

While the Urrabazo surname is relatively uncommon, it continues to hold significance as a link to the rich cultural and industrial heritage of the Basque region, where it has its roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urrabazo

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

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

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