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

Witrago, 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 Witrago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Witrago in America

Witrago is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Witrago surname appeared 215 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 Witrago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Witrago 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 Witrago

The surname Witrago has its origins in Spain, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. The name likely stems from a geographic or toponymic origin, which was a common practice in Spain during the Middle Ages. Surnames of this type often took the name of the family’s place of residence or landholdings. The areas most associated with the surname Witrago are from the regions of Castile and León, where the historical language of Castilian was dominant.

The surname Witrago appears to be derived from an older form: “Betetrago” or “Vetrago,” with the shift in spelling probably due to phonetic changes over centuries. The elements of the older names suggest possible pre-Roman or Visigothic influences, combining words or roots that may have signified particular natural features or land ownership.

The earliest recorded mention of the surname Witrago is found in documentation from the 13th century. In various manuscripts from this period, the name appears in land grants and local government records. One of the earliest recorded examples is Pedro de Witrago, a minor noble whose name appears in a land grant document dated to 1285. This record indicates that Pedro de Witrago held land in the region of Segovia.

In the 14th century, a figure named Ramon Witrago is mentioned in service to King Alfonso XI of Castile. Ramon Witrago was one of the knights who participated in the Battle of Salado in 1340, a famous conflict where Christian forces successfully repelled the Marinid Muslim invasion from Morocco. His loyalty and bravery in battle earned him a place in Castilian court records.

Throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, the surname continued to be associated with military and noble service. Juan Witrago, born in 1446, served as an armiger in the service of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. His service is referenced in documents pertaining to the Reconquista, including participation in the critical conquest of Granada in 1492.

By the late 16th century, members of the Witrago family began to appear in legal and financial records. María de Witrago, born in 1552, is recorded as a landowner in Toledo. Her estate was documented in a series of tax records from 1592, indicating that the Witrago family had expanded their wealth and influence beyond noble and military service into significant landholdings and financial power.

The surname’s presence continues to be noted in historical records into the 17th century, including legal disputes and transactions. Francisco Witrago, born in 1609, is mentioned in several court cases dealing with inheritance disputes and the management of agricultural lands. These records reflect the continuity of the Witrago name within the regional nobility and landowners of Castile.

Throughout history, the Witrago family has thus left an enduring legacy in Spanish historical records, associated with noble service, military valor, and landownership. The regional and historical context in which the Witrago surname developed illustrates the evolution of family names in medieval and early modern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Witrago

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

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

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