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

Urraca, 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 Urraca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Urraca in America

Urraca is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Urraca surname appeared 127 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 Urraca.

The history of the last name Urraca

The surname Urraca has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged in the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "urraca," which means "magpie," a type of bird. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who exhibited characteristics or behaviors reminiscent of a magpie.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Urraca can be found in the medieval Spanish epic poem "El Cantar de Mio Cid," which dates back to the 12th century. This literary work mentions a character named Urraca, the daughter of King Ferdinand I of León and Castile.

In the 11th century, there was a notable figure named Urraca of León (1079-1126), who was the Queen of León, Castile, and Galicia. She played a significant role in the ongoing conflicts between the Christian kingdoms and the Moors during the Reconquista period.

Another prominent bearer of the surname Urraca was Pedro Urraca (1650-1715), a Spanish painter and engraver who was active in Madrid during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various museums and collections across Spain.

In the 19th century, José Urraca y Fernández (1808-1890) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Cortes Generales, the Spanish parliament.

Towards the end of the 19th century, a notable figure named Juan Urraca Rendueles (1855-1925) was a Spanish engineer and architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city of Gijón, including the Gijón Railway Station and the Ateneo Obrero (Workers' Athenaeum).

Throughout its history, the surname Urraca has maintained its presence in various regions of Spain, although it remains relatively uncommon compared to other Spanish surnames. The name's enduring connection to its avian origins and its inclusion in literary works and historical records have contributed to its enduring legacy within Spanish onomastics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Urraca

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

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 Urraca 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.

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

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