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

Yñiguez, 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 Yñiguez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yñiguez in America

Yñiguez is the 23675th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yñiguez surname appeared 1,070 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 Yñiguez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yñiguez 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 Yñiguez

The surname Yniguez traces its origins to Spain, specifically rooted in the medieval period. It is believed to be a patronymic surname, derived from the given name "Iñigo," a name of Basque origin. The name Iñigo itself means "my little one" in Basque and was borne by notable historical figures including St. Iñigo of Calatayud in the 11th century. The Basque influence is prominent in the regions where the surname first appeared, primarily in the northern areas of Spain, particularly in the Provinces of Biscay and Gipuzkoa.

Early records of the surname Yniguez can be found in several historical documents and local records from the late Middle Ages. One significant reference is found in a 14th-century municipal archive in Hondarribia, indicating the prominence of the surname in Basque territories. Additionally, the Libro de Calfatorios, a medieval document from the Kingdom of Navarre, mentions a noble family bearing the Yniguez surname.

One of the earliest recorded persons with the surname was Diego Yniguez de Lara, mentioned in military records from the late 14th century. Diego was a knight who pledged allegiance to King Henry III of Castile. Another notable figure is Juan Yniguez de Salcedo, a 15th-century cleric who held various ecclesiastical positions in Bilbao and was known for his contributions to the local church.

In the 16th century, Rodrigo Yniguez, a conquistador, is noted for his expeditions in the New World. He was involved in the colonization efforts in present-day Mexico and contributed to the establishment of several settlements. Another historical figure, María Yniguez de Uriarte, played a significant philanthropic role in 17th-century San Sebastián, founding several charitable institutions and schools.

By the 18th century, the surname Yniguez had spread not only throughout Spain but also into parts of Latin America due to Spanish colonization. Prominent among the figures from this period is Francisco Yniguez, a noted architect born in 1752, who contributed to the construction of several cathedrals and municipal buildings across Spain.

Throughout its history, the surname Yniguez has been associated with various spellings, including Iñiguez and Yñiguez, reflecting the linguistic variations of the regions. The name has endured through significant historical periods, maintaining its noble and influential connotations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yñiguez

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

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

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