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

Azua, 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 Azua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azua in America

Azua is the 20309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azua surname appeared 1,309 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 Azua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azua 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 Azua

The surname AZUA has its origins in the Dominican Republic, tracing back to the late 15th century when the Spanish colonized the island of Hispaniola. It is believed to be derived from the Taíno language, the native language spoken by the indigenous people of the region.

One of the earliest known references to the name AZUA can be found in historical records from the early 16th century, where it is mentioned as a small settlement in the southern region of the Spanish colony. The name AZUA is thought to be connected to the Taíno word "azua," which translates to "water."

During the Spanish colonial era, the town of AZUA grew in importance, and many families adopted the surname to identify their roots and connection to the area. The name appears in several colonial documents and records, including land grants and census data from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Notable individuals with the surname AZUA include Juan de AZUA, a Spanish explorer who participated in the conquest of Puerto Rico in the early 16th century. Another notable figure is María de AZUA, a landowner and philanthropist who lived in the 17th century and donated a significant portion of her wealth to the construction of churches and schools in the region.

In the 18th century, the AZUA family played a significant role in the Dominican Republic's struggle for independence from Spanish rule. José María AZUA was a prominent military leader and politician who fought alongside other independence heroes.

During the 19th century, the AZUA surname gained recognition in the field of literature and education. Pedro AZUA was a renowned poet and educator who published several collections of poetry and worked tirelessly to improve the education system in the Dominican Republic.

As the surname AZUA spread throughout the Dominican Republic and beyond, it became associated with various professions and disciplines. In the 20th century, notable figures include Alicia AZUA, a celebrated visual artist renowned for her vibrant paintings and murals, and Rafael AZUA, a respected economist and author who made significant contributions to the understanding of economic development in Latin America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azua

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

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

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