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

Yrigollen, 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 Yrigollen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yrigollen in America

Yrigollen is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yrigollen surname appeared 184 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 Yrigollen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yrigollen 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 Yrigollen

Yrigollen is a surname with origins rooted in Spain, specifically from the Basque Country, a region known for its unique language and rich cultural history. The surname's origins can be traced back to the early Medieval period, around the 11th to 12th centuries. It is derived from the Basque words "iri," meaning "town," and "golen," a form thought to mean "high" or "upper," collectively connoting "high town" or "upper village."

In early historical references, the name Yrigollen appears in various forms due to the lack of standardized spelling. Historical records from the region, like church registries and local legal documents from the 13th century, occasionally feature the surname in its earlier variations such as Irigollen and Yrigoilen. One of the earliest documented uses of a form of this surname appears in a 1352 land grant document in the province of Gipuzkoa, referring to a Juan de Irigollen, a local landowner known for his contributions to community projects.

Another significant individual bearing a variant of this surname was Pedro de Yrigoilen, mentioned in a 1421 court record in Navarre. He was a recognized figure involved in territorial disputes between local families. Moving into the 16th century, the name Yrigollen appears in maritime records. An Ochoa Yrigollen, born in 1501 and deceased in 1564, was a notable navigator who played a minor yet documented role in early Atlantic crossings.

During the 17th century, the surname migrated to the Americas with the Spanish conquests, appearing in records from colonial Mexico. Diego Yrigollen is recorded in a 1692 census of settlers in what is now modern-day Puebla, showing the surname's presence beyond the Basque region and into the broader Spanish Empire.

By the 18th century, the surname Yrigollen had taken root in various parts of South America due to further Spanish exploration and colonization. A noteworthy individual from this period was Francisco Yrigollen, born in 1730 in Lima, Peru. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, with documented business dealings spanning much of the Viceroyalty of Peru.

Throughout its history, the Yrigollen surname has been associated with various persons of note in regions extending from its Basque origins to areas influenced by Spanish colonization. The historical footprints of individuals bearing this name illustrate the rich tapestry of migration and cultural integration over centuries. Despite its varied spellings and geographic spread, the surname remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Basque heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yrigollen

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

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

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