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

Yglesias, 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 Yglesias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yglesias in America

Yglesias is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yglesias surname appeared 144 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 Yglesias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yglesias 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 Yglesias

The surname Yglecias originates from Spain, particularly from the regions of Castile and Galicia, dating back to the medieval period. The name Yglecias is derived from the Spanish word "iglesia," meaning "church." This etymology points to an association with places of worship or possibly individuals who were connected to the church, such as priests or caretakers of church properties.

In early records, the surname appears in various forms, including Iglesias, Yglesias, and Yglecias. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the evolution of the Spanish language over centuries. The name Yglecias is notably less common than its counterparts but holds the same meaning and origins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the 13th-century documents of the Kingdom of Castile, where a Juan de Yglecias is mentioned as a landowner in the province of Burgos. This early reference highlights the name's association with prominent landholding families and their significant roles in local governance and society.

Moving into the 16th century, a notable bearer of the surname is Fray Pedro de Yglecias, a monk who was instrumental in the establishment of several monastic communities in northern Spain. His contributions to religious and communal life are documented in ecclesiastical records of the time, showcasing the surname's enduring connection to the church.

In the 17th century, Don Alonso García de Yglecias, a minor nobleman, served as an advisor to the Spanish court. His advisory roles and diplomatic missions are chronicled in state archives, reflecting the surname's presence in the higher echelons of Spanish society.

By the 18th century, the surname had spread to the Americas, carried by Spanish colonists. Captain Rodrigo de Yglecias, an officer in the Spanish army, played a significant role in the colonial administration of New Spain (modern-day Mexico). His military career and contributions to colonial governance are well-documented in colonial records.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Eduardo Yglecias, a renowned Spanish poet and writer whose works were celebrated for their vivid emotional depth and nationalistic themes. His literary contributions continue to be studied in the context of Spanish Romantic literature.

In summary, the surname Yglecias has strong historical ties to Spain and carries significant connections to the church and nobility. Its bearers have been documented in various influential roles throughout Spanish history, contributing to religious, political, and cultural spheres.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yglesias

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

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

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