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

Barzola, 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 Barzola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Barzola in America

Barzola is the 47966th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Barzola surname appeared 441 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 Barzola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Barzola 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 Barzola

The surname Barzola originates from the Basque region of Spain and France, with its roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "barzola," which means "gentle slope" or "small hill." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or on a gentle incline.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Barzola can be found in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that served as a guide for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. This document mentions a family named Barzola residing in the town of Laguardia, located in the Rioja region of Spain.

During the 13th century, the name Barzola appeared in various medieval records and charters from the Basque Country, particularly in the areas around Vitoria and Bilbao. It is worth noting that alternative spellings, such as "Barzolla" and "Barçola," were also used during this period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Barzola was Juan de Barzola, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He was born in the town of Laguardia in 1496 and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Inca Empire.

Another prominent individual with the Barzola surname was Pedro de Barzola, a Basque navigator and cartographer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is credited with creating some of the earliest detailed maps of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

In the realm of literature, a notable figure was Ana de Barzola, a 17th-century Spanish poet and playwright from Vitoria. Her works, though not widely known today, were celebrated during her lifetime for their lyrical quality and insightful commentary on societal issues.

During the 18th century, the Barzola family was particularly prominent in the town of Laguardia, where they owned several vineyards and played an influential role in the local wine industry. One member of this family, Ignacio de Barzola, was a respected winemaker and vintner who helped establish the region's reputation for producing high-quality red wines.

In more recent times, a notable figure bearing the Barzola surname was Iñaki Barzola, a Basque politician and activist who advocated for greater autonomy and cultural recognition for the Basque people. He was born in Bilbao in 1932 and played a significant role in the Basque nationalist movement during the latter half of the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Barzola

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

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

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