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

Banzuela, 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 Banzuela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Banzuela in America

Banzuela is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Banzuela surname appeared 109 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 Banzuela.

The history of the last name Banzuela

The surname Banzuela is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the Basque region, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Basque words "banza," meaning "slope" or "hillside," and "zuela," meaning "the one from." Thus, Banzuela could be interpreted as "the one from the slope" or "the one from the hillside."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Banzuela can be found in the archives of the town of Laguardia, located in the province of Alava, Basque Country. In a document dated 1437, a certain Juan de Banzuela is mentioned as a landowner in the region. This suggests that the name was already established in the area by the 15th century.

In the 16th century, several members of the Banzuela family were involved in the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Americas. Notably, Pedro de Banzuela (1521-1592) was a conquistador who accompanied Francisco Pizarro in the conquest of Peru. He later settled in the city of Cuzco and played a role in the establishment of Spanish rule in the region.

Another prominent figure with the surname Banzuela was María Banzuela (1582-1644), a Spanish nun who founded the Convent of the Immaculate Conception in Seville. She was known for her philanthropic work and her efforts to provide education and support for underprivileged women in the city.

In the 18th century, the Banzuela family had a presence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. Miguel de Banzuela (1712-1776) was a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the Viceroyalty of New Spain (present-day Mexico), while his cousin, Francisco Banzuela (1718-1789), was a successful merchant and shipowner based in Havana, Cuba.

Closer to modern times, Juan Banzuela (1879-1942) was a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in the Basque Country. His works can be found in various museums and private collections throughout Spain.

Although the surname Banzuela has its roots in the Basque region of Spain, over the centuries it has spread to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with significant Spanish influence or immigration. However, its origins and connections to the Basque language and culture remain an integral part of its history and meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Banzuela

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

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

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