What is "uriburu"

Uriburu is Spanish language surname of Basque origin, which means "head of town" in the Basque language, from uri ("town") and buru ("head" or "high part"). An alternative spelling is Uruburu. The surname may refer to:

• Federico Uruburu (1934–2003), Spanish biologist
• Francisco Uriburu (1837–1906), Argentine businessman and politician
• José Félix Uriburu (1868–1932), Argentine general and President
• José Evaristo Uriburu (1831–1914), Argentine politician and President
• José C. Uriburu (1914–1996), Argentina politician
• Mario Uriburu (1901–1964), Argentine sailor
• Nicolás García Uriburu (born 1937), Argentine artist

Uriburu (La Pampa) is a village and rural locality (municipality) in La Pampa Province in Argentina.