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

Yubeta, 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 Yubeta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yubeta in America

Yubeta is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yubeta surname appeared 192 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 Yubeta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yubeta 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 Yubeta

The surname Yubeta has its origins in the Basque Country, situated in the region straddling northern Spain and southwestern France. The Basque language, known as Euskara, is an ancient language with roots extending deep into prehistoric Europe, and Yubeta likely emerged during the medieval period. The name appears to be etymologically connected to Basque words, which often have nature-related meanings, land formations, or derive from toponyms.

The suffix '-eta' is frequently found in Basque surnames and typically means 'place of' or 'abundant in', suggesting that Yubeta could describe a geographical feature or a locality named after a characteristic of the terrain or a site of significance. The prefix 'Yu-' could derive from an old Basque word, potentially referring to a stream, a valley, or other natural elements, but its exact origin remains uncertain.

Although there are no known records of Yubeta in ancient manuscripts akin to the Domesday Book of England, the name's evolution may be traced through various historical documents in local Basque archives. One of the earliest references to a surname resembling Yubeta appears in 15th-century tax records from the Kingdom of Navarre, which was a central area for Basque culture during that era.

The earliest notable individual bearing the surname Yubeta was Pedro Yubeta, born circa 1500, a landowner in the vicinity of modern-day Gipuzkoa. Another historical figure was Maria Yubeta, who lived in the late 1600s and was a recognized local herbalist in Biscay. Records from the 18th century mention Francisco Yubeta, a merchant who played a role in trading between the Basque Country and regions in southern France.

Moving into the 19th century, Miguel Yubeta, born in 1823 in San Sebastián, became known for his contributions to Basque literature. He compiled folk tales and songs, helping preserve the Basque cultural heritage. Another notable 19th-century figure was Juan Yubeta, who was born in 1855 and engaged in early industrial endeavors in Bilbao, reflecting the region's transition in economic activities.

The legacy of the Yubeta surname is embedded in the fabric of Basque history and culture. Over time, descendants of the Yubeta lineage have migrated and spread across different parts of the world, bringing their unique heritage and surname with them.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yubeta

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

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

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