Irigoyen

Irigoyen is a Basque surname. It is composed of the elements "iri" meaning "town" or "village," and "goien" meaning "upper" or "highest." Therefore, Irigoyen can be interpreted to mean "upper village" or "highest town."

The surname is most prevalent in the Basque Country, particularly in Spain and France. It is also found in countries with significant Basque diaspora populations, such as Argentina and Uruguay.

Notable people with the surname Irigoyen include:

• Hipólito Irigoyen (1852-1933): An Argentine politician who served as President of Argentina twice (1916-1922 and 1928-1930). He was a key figure in the Radical Civic Union (UCR) and a champion of democratic reforms.

• Bernardo de Irigoyen (1822-1906): An Argentine lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs on multiple occasions and played a significant role in Argentine diplomacy.