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

Azanza, 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 Azanza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azanza in America

Azanza is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azanza surname appeared 156 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 Azanza.

The history of the last name Azanza

The surname Azanza is of Spanish origin, originating in the Basque region of northern Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "aizanza," which means "wind" or "breeze." The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 13th century.

The Azanza name is closely associated with the town of Azanza, located in the province of Navarre, Spain. This town's name is thought to be the source of the surname, as it was common practice for people to adopt the name of their place of origin or residence as their surname.

In the 15th century, there are records of an Azanza family residing in the village of Abadiño, located in the province of Biscay. This family played a significant role in the local politics and governance of the region during that time.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the Azanza surname was Juan de Azanza, a Spanish military officer and diplomat who lived from 1745 to 1817. He served as the Spanish ambassador to Prussia and was also involved in the negotiations for the Treaty of Basilea between Spain and France in 1795.

Another prominent figure was Miguel José de Azanza y Echevarría, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who lived from 1746 to 1826. He served as the Viceroy of New Spain (present-day Mexico) from 1798 to 1800 and played a crucial role in the Spanish colonial administration of the Americas.

In the 19th century, José Martínez de Azanza (1824-1892) was a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the province of Navarre.

Miguel Azanza y Navarro (1801-1886) was a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War and the Minister of State during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

Another notable figure was Esteban Azanza y Heredia (1826-1899), a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Public Works and the Minister of Justice during the reign of King Alfonso XII.

Throughout its history, the Azanza surname has been associated with various noble families, military leaders, and political figures, particularly in the Basque region of Spain and its surrounding areas. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the town of Azanza in Navarre.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azanza

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

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

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