Explore the Family Name Urtiaga
The meaning of Urtiaga
Basque: variant of Urteaga, or a habitational name from Urtiaga (Biscay).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Urtiaga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Urtiaga has seen a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 105,905, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 107,669, representing a change of -1.67%. However, interestingly, the actual count of people with this surname rose from 156 to 165 during the same period, an increase of 5.77%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,905 | #107,669 | -1.67% |
| Count | 156 | 165 | 5.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Urtiaga
Regarding its ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Urtiaga identified as Hispanic, albeit with a slight decrease from 77.56% in 2000 to 76.36% in 2010. The second most common ethnicity was White, with an increase from 21.79% in 2000 to 23.64% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. There were also no reported cases of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 77.56% | 76.36% | -1.55% |
| White | 21.79% | 23.64% | 8.49% |
| 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% |