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

Anzúrez, 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 Anzúrez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Anzúrez in America

Anzúrez is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Anzúrez surname appeared 208 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 Anzúrez.

The history of the last name Anzúrez

The surname Anzurez is of Spanish origin, originating in the medieval Iberian Peninsula during the time of the Reconquista. It is likely derived from the Arabic name "Ansar," meaning "helper" or "defender," combined with the Spanish suffix "-ez," indicating possession or association.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Anzurez can be found in the 11th century, when Rodrigo Anzurez was mentioned in the "Codex Calixtinus," a medieval manuscript detailing the history and miracles associated with the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. This suggests that the Anzurez family may have been involved in the military campaigns or the protection of pilgrims during the Reconquista.

In the 12th century, the name Anzurez appeared in various records and charters throughout the Kingdoms of León and Castile. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Fernán Anzurez, who served as a nobleman and military leader under King Alfonso VII of León and Castile in the 1130s.

During the 13th century, the Anzurez family appears to have established a presence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Pedro Anzurez, born in 1215, was a prominent figure in the court of King Ferdinand III of Castile and León, and played a role in the conquest of Seville from the Moors in 1248.

In the 14th century, the Anzurez surname is associated with the town of Anzur, located in the province of Soria, in what is now central Spain. This suggests a possible connection between the surname and the place name, although the exact origin of the place name itself is unclear.

One of the most notable individuals bearing the Anzurez surname was Juan Anzurez, a Spanish explorer and conquistador born in 1480. He accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.

Throughout the centuries, the Anzurez surname has been found in various parts of Spain, as well as in Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas, particularly in Mexico and other parts of Latin America, likely due to the influence of Spanish colonization and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Anzúrez

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

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

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