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

Azofeifa, 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 Azofeifa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azofeifa in America

Azofeifa is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azofeifa surname appeared 133 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 Azofeifa.

The history of the last name Azofeifa

The surname AZOFEIFA originates from Costa Rica and is believed to have its roots in the early colonial era of the country, which began in the late 15th century. It is a Spanish-derived name that likely originated from a combination of the Spanish words "azo" (meaning copper or bronze) and "feifa" (a derivative of the Arabic word "fa'ifa," meaning wealthy or prosperous).

One theory suggests that the name AZOFEIFA was initially given to individuals or families who had a connection to the copper or bronze trade during the Spanish colonization of Costa Rica. Another hypothesis proposes that the name was bestowed upon those who were considered prosperous or wealthy within their communities.

Historically, the name AZOFEIFA can be traced back to the early 17th century, with records indicating its presence in various regions of Costa Rica. One notable mention is found in the archives of the Cartago Province, where the name appears in a document dated 1625, referring to a landowner named Juan AZOFEIFA.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Manuel AZOFEIFA (1715-1792), a prominent Costa Rican landowner and politician who played a significant role in the region's independence movement. His son, José AZOFEIFA (1745-1820), followed in his footsteps, becoming a respected military leader and a key figure in the country's fight for independence from Spanish rule.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the surname AZOFEIFA was María AZOFEIFA (1810-1885), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Costa Rica. She established one of the first schools for girls in the country and dedicated her life to promoting educational opportunities for women.

In the 19th century, the name AZOFEIFA was associated with several prominent political figures, including Miguel AZOFEIFA (1835-1912), a lawyer and statesman who served as the Vice President of Costa Rica from 1890 to 1894.

During the early 20th century, the AZOFEIFA surname gained international recognition through the works of the renowned Costa Rican writer and poet, Isaac Felipe AZOFEIFA (1909-1997). His literary contributions, which focused on themes of national identity and social justice, earned him numerous accolades and cemented his place as one of the most influential figures in Costa Rican literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azofeifa

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

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

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