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

Anazco, 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 Anazco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anazco in America

Anazco is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anazco surname appeared 116 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 Anazco.

The history of the last name Anazco

The surname ANAZCO is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Spain during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. Its roots can be traced back to the Basque language, which was widely spoken in parts of the Pyrenees mountain range separating Spain from France.

One theory suggests that ANAZCO may have derived from the Basque word "anatz," meaning duck or waterfowl, combined with the suffix "-ko," indicating origin or belonging. This combination could signify a connection to a specific place or region where ducks were abundant, potentially a lake or wetland area.

Historical records from the medieval era are scarce, but some early mentions of the name can be found in local church registers and land ownership documents. One of the earliest known individuals bearing this surname was Juan de Anazco, a minor nobleman who lived in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country, during the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, with a certain Pedro Anazco being tried for alleged heretical beliefs in the city of Logroño in 1523. This record provides insight into the geographical spread of the surname beyond its presumed Basque origins.

As time progressed, the ANAZCO surname found its way into various parts of the Spanish empire, likely carried by explorers, soldiers, and settlers who ventured to the New World and other territories. One notable figure was Alonso Anazco, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile in the late 16th century under the command of Pedro de Valdivia.

Another noteworthy individual was María Anazco, a renowned painter from Seville who lived in the early 17th century and gained recognition for her religious artwork commissioned by local churches and monasteries.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the ANAZCO surname was Jaime Anazco, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil conflicts over the succession to the Spanish throne. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

While the surname ANAZCO has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has persisted across various regions of Spain and its former colonies, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage of the Basque people and the legacy of those who bore this name in centuries past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anazco

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

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 Anazco 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.

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

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