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

Azúcar, 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 Azúcar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Azúcar in America

Azúcar is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Azúcar surname appeared 159 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 Azúcar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Azúcar 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 Azúcar

The surname "AZUCAR" is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish word "azúcar," which means "sugar." The name's roots can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period, when the region was a hub for the cultivation and trade of sugarcane.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname AZUCAR can be found in historical records from the 13th century, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Valencia, where the sugarcane industry was thriving. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals involved in the production or trade of sugar.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Rodrigo AZUCAR, a wealthy merchant from Seville who lived in the late 13th century. He was known for his involvement in the lucrative sugar trade between Spain and the Mediterranean region.

In the 15th century, the AZUCAR family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Aragon, where they held influential positions in the local government and trade guilds. Notably, Juan AZUCAR, born in 1437, served as a councilor in the city of Valencia and was instrumental in establishing new regulations for the sugar industry.

During the Age of Exploration, members of the AZUCAR family played a role in the colonization of the Americas. One such individual was Hernando AZUCAR, who was part of the expedition led by Hernán Cortés to Mexico in the early 16th century. He is mentioned in historical accounts as being among the first Spaniards to cultivate sugarcane in the New World.

In the 17th century, the AZUCAR surname appeared in various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Caribbean islands and South America. A notable figure from this era was María AZUCAR, a landowner in Cuba who owned several sugar plantations and played a significant role in the island's sugar industry.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the AZUCAR name spread to different regions, and variations of the spelling emerged, such as AZUCAR, AZUCAR, and AZUCAR, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic influences.

Throughout history, the AZUCAR surname has been associated with individuals involved in the sugar industry, as well as those engaged in related agricultural and commercial activities. While the name may have originated as a descriptive surname, it has since become a proud legacy for many families of Spanish descent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Azúcar

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

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

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