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

Bauzo, 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 Bauzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bauzo in America

Bauzo is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bauzo surname appeared 105 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 Bauzo.

The history of the last name Bauzo

The surname Bauzo originated in Spain during the Middle Ages, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "baucus," which means "bowl" or "cup." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of pottery or other ceramic wares.

One of the earliest known records of the Bauzo surname dates back to the 13th century in a medieval manuscript from the city of Barcelona. In this document, a certain Ramon Bauzo was mentioned as a prominent merchant dealing in ceramics and other household goods.

During the 15th century, the Bauzo family gained prominence in the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, near Barcelona. Records from this period indicate that several members of the family held influential positions within the local government and were involved in various trade and agricultural activities.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Bauzo (1527-1593) was a renowned artist and sculptor who contributed to the decoration of several churches and cathedrals in Spain. His work can still be seen in various historical buildings across the country.

Another individual of note was Andreu Bauzo (1672-1738), a Catalan writer and philosopher who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings were widely read and discussed among the intellectual circles of his time.

During the 18th century, the Bauzo family expanded their reach beyond Catalonia, with some members settling in other parts of Spain, as well as in the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Pedro Bauzo (1755-1821), who served as a military officer in the Spanish colonial administration in Cuba.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the Bauzo surname was Francisca Bauzo (1823-1901), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and educational institutions in Barcelona, and her work contributed significantly to the advancement of education for women in Spain.

Throughout its history, the Bauzo surname has been associated with various locations and place names, such as Vilanova i la Geltrú, Barcelona, and other towns and villages in Catalonia. The spelling of the name has remained relatively consistent over time, with minor variations appearing in some historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bauzo

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

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

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