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

Ysasi, 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 Ysasi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ysasi in America

Ysasi is the 71265th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ysasi surname appeared 274 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 Ysasi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ysasi 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 Ysasi

The surname Ysasi has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the Basque Country, a region in northern Spain. The name can be traced back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century, and is derived from the Basque language. This region is known for its unique linguistic and cultural heritage, which has distinct roots separate from the rest of Spain.

The Basque language, Euskara, is a pre-Indo-European language with little connection to other European languages, which makes its etymology particularly unique. Ysasi is believed to have originated from the Basque words "iza" or "ize," which translate to "holly" in English, combined with the locative suffix "-si," meaning "place" or "site." Thus, Ysasi essentially means "place of holly."

Historical references to the name Ysasi can be found in various medieval manuscripts and records. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name appears in a document from the 14th century, detailing the lands and properties owned by noble families in the Basque region. The name was also recorded in ecclesiastical documents, such as baptismal and marriage records, which were meticulously kept by the Catholic Church.

One of the notable early bearers of the name was Martín Ysasi, born in 1465, who was a prominent landowner in the area of Gipuzkoa, a province in the Basque Country. He was known for his involvement in local politics and the defense of Basque traditions against external influences. Another prominent figure was Juan de Ysasi, born in 1492, who served as a captain in the Spanish Armada and took part in notable naval campaigns during the reign of Emperor Charles V.

In the 16th century, the Ysasi family gained prominence through trade and commerce. Pedro Ysasi, born in 1524, was a successful merchant who expanded his business across the Pyrenees into France. He was well respected in both Spain and France, fostering a cross-border exchange of goods and ideas. His efforts contributed significantly to the economic prosperity of the Basque region during this period.

As the Ysasi name spread beyond Spain, variations of the surname began to emerge. In some regions, it was spelled as Isasi, reflecting phonetic changes and regional dialects. The name Ysasi also appeared in the Americas during the period of Spanish colonization. Francisco Ysasi, born in 1587, was one of the early settlers in the Spanish colony of Nueva Galicia, present-day Mexico. He played a significant role in the development of agricultural practices in the colony.

The surname can also be found in royal and aristocratic circles. María Ysasi, born in 1612, was a lady-in-waiting to the Queen of Spain, providing insight into the name's presence within the higher echelons of society. Her letters and correspondence, preserved in Spanish archives, provide valuable historical accounts of the Spanish court's daily life.

Ysasi has thus navigated its way through centuries of European history, maintaining a link to its Basque origins while adapting to new cultures and regions. The surname stands as a testament to the rich and complex history of the Basque people and their enduring influence on global history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ysasi

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

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

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