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

Aviza, 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 Aviza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aviza in America

Aviza is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aviza surname appeared 101 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 Aviza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aviza 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 Aviza

The surname AVIZA has its origins tracing back to the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of modern-day Portugal and Spain, during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "avitus," which means "ancestral" or "inherited." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals with distinguished or well-established lineages.

In the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Aviça" and "Aviza," appeared in historical records and documents from the Kingdom of Portugal and the Crown of Aragon. One notable reference is found in the "Livro das Linhagens" (Book of Lineages), a Portuguese genealogical text compiled in the early 14th century, which mentions individuals bearing the surname AVIZA.

The earliest recorded instance of the name is believed to be Afonso Aviza, a Portuguese nobleman born in the late 12th century, who held lands and estates in the region of Beira Baixa. Another prominent figure was Rodrigo Aviza, a Castilian knight who fought alongside King Alfonso VIII of Castile in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212.

During the Age of Discovery, as Portuguese and Spanish explorers ventured across the globe, the surname AVIZA likely spread to various colonies and settlements established by these nations. One notable bearer of the name was João Aviza, a Portuguese navigator and explorer who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his historic voyage to India in 1497-1499.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the name appeared in records from Spanish and Portuguese settlements in the Americas, particularly in regions like Mexico, Brazil, and the Caribbean. For example, Pedro Aviza was a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 1500s.

Throughout history, the AVIZA surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including Miguel Aviza, a renowned Portuguese poet and playwright of the 17th century, and Juana Aviza, a Spanish nun and mystic in the 16th century, known for her spiritual writings and devotional works.

While the surname AVIZA is relatively uncommon today, it continues to hold historical significance, particularly in regions with strong Portuguese and Spanish cultural influences, serving as a reminder of the rich heritage and ancestry associated with this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aviza

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

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

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