Explore the Family Name Iturbe
The meaning of Iturbe
Basque: topographic or habitational name referring to a house named with it(h)urri ‘spring’ + be(h)e ‘lower part’, hence ‘under the spring’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Iturbe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Iturbe increased significantly from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Iturbe was ranked 43,798 in popularity with a count of 464 occurrences. By 2010, it had risen to the rank of 34,353 with an increase in its count to 660, indicating a rise of 42.24% in occurrences over this decade. This translates to an increase in proportion per 100k from 0.17 to 0.22, suggesting a growth rate of 29.41% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #34,353 | 21.56% |
| Count | 464 | 660 | 42.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.22 | 29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Iturbe
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Iturbe, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that the majority identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 89.22% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, and by 2010, this figure had slightly increased to 92.58%. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped from 10.13% in 2000 to 7.12% in 2010. There were no reported instances of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.22% | 92.58% | 3.77% |
| White | 10.13% | 7.12% | -29.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |