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

Anzora, 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 Anzora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anzora in America

Anzora is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anzora surname appeared 343 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 Anzora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anzora to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Anzora

The surname ANZORA has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "anzora," which means "ancient" or "antique." This name was likely given to families or individuals who lived in or near ancient settlements or ruins.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ANZORA can be found in the Libro d'Oro della Nobilità Veneziana, a Venetian book of nobility from the 14th century. It mentions a nobleman named Giacomo ANZORA who held a prominent position in the Venetian Republic during that time.

In the 15th century, a famous Italian artist named Girolamo ANZORA (1432-1498) gained recognition for his intricate frescoes and paintings that adorned churches and palaces across northern Italy. His works can still be admired in cities like Verona and Padua.

During the Renaissance period, the name ANZORA was also associated with scholars and academics. Marco ANZORA (1475-1543), a renowned philosopher and humanist, taught at the University of Bologna and authored several treatises on classical literature and philosophy.

As the ANZORA family expanded and migrated throughout Europe, the name underwent various spelling changes. In France, for instance, it was sometimes written as "Anzoras" or "Anzorat." In Spain, variations like "Anzorena" and "Anzorena y Gascue" were common.

One notable figure was Don Gaspar de ANZORA y Gascue (1602-1672), a Spanish military commander who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him the title of "El Defensor de Flandes" (The Defender of Flanders).

In the 18th century, a Dutch explorer and cartographer named Willem ANZORA (1721-1789) gained fame for his detailed maps of the East Indies and the Pacific region. His work contributed significantly to the advancement of navigation and geographic knowledge during that era.

Overall, the surname ANZORA has a rich history spanning multiple countries and centuries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have carried this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anzora

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

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 Anzora 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Anzora has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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