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

Anzures, 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 Anzures surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anzures in America

Anzures is the 19229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anzures surname appeared 1,411 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 Anzures.

We can also compare 2010 data for Anzures 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 Anzures

The surname Anzures is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Anzures, located in the province of León, Spain. This town's name is derived from the Latin word "ansuris," which means "goose," suggesting a possible connection to an early settler or landowner involved in the raising or hunting of geese.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Anzures surname can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a medieval manuscript compiled between 1352 and 1369, which documented the nobility and landowners of the Kingdom of Castile. This document mentions several individuals bearing the surname Anzures, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the Anzures family played a significant role in the Spanish conquest and colonization of the Americas. Juan de Anzures, born around 1490 in Sevilla, Spain, was a renowned conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Anzures participated in the famous siege of Tenochtitlán and later served as a regidor (council member) in the newly established city of Mexico.

Another notable figure was Diego de Anzures, born in Seville in 1520, who became a prominent explorer and colonizer in present-day Venezuela and Colombia. He founded several settlements, including the city of Mérida in 1558, and served as the governor of the province of Venezuela from 1564 to 1569.

In the 17th century, the Anzures surname gained prominence in the New World. One notable individual was Francisca de Anzures, born in Mexico City in 1632, who was a renowned poet and writer during the Mexican Golden Age. Her works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and Mexican identity, were widely acclaimed and influenced subsequent generations of Mexican literature.

Moving to the 18th century, the Anzures surname was also present in Europe. Juan Antonio Anzures, born in Madrid in 1712, was a distinguished military officer who fought in the War of the Quadruple Alliance and later served as the governor of the Spanish territories in the Philippines from 1745 to 1749.

Throughout its history, the Anzures surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from explorers and conquistadors to writers, military leaders, and government officials. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings related to the raising or hunting of geese, it has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage spanning multiple continents and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anzures

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

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

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