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

Baza, 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 Baza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baza in America

Baza is the 23714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baza surname appeared 1,068 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 Baza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baza 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 Baza

The surname BAZA is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "baza," which means "ace" or "trump card" in card games. This term was likely used as a nickname for someone who was skilled or successful in some way.

The earliest recorded instances of the BAZA surname date back to the 13th century in regions such as Andalusia and Castile. It is possible that the name was initially associated with individuals who excelled in certain professions or trades, as nicknames were commonly used to distinguish people during that time period.

In the 15th century, records show that a prominent individual named Juan de Baza was a renowned architect and engineer who worked on several notable projects in Granada and Seville. He is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of the Royal Alcázar of Seville, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Another early mention of the BAZA surname can be found in the chronicles of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. In the 16th century, Pedro de Baza was a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later settled in present-day Mexico.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Alonso de Baza y Mendoza was a Spanish military officer and governor of various territories in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. He is celebrated for his successful campaigns against rebel groups and his efforts in strengthening Spanish rule in the region.

During the 18th century, the BAZA surname gained recognition in the field of literature. María de Baza was a Spanish poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical quality and commentary on societal issues of the time.

The 19th century saw the rise of José de Baza, a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering international relations for Spain.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and achievements of individuals bearing the BAZA surname throughout history, spanning fields such as architecture, exploration, military leadership, literature, and diplomacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baza

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

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

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