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

Bazán, 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 Bazán surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bazán in America

Bazán is the 4388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bazán surname appeared 8,104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Bazán.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bazán 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 Bazán

The surname BAZAN has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern Spanish regions of Asturias, Cantabria, and Castile y León.

BAZAN is derived from the Basque word "abazan," meaning "farm" or "hamlet." This suggests that the surname may have initially been given to someone who lived in or was associated with a small farming settlement or village. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational surname for someone who worked on a farm or was involved in agricultural activities.

Early records indicate that the BAZAN surname first appeared in the Kingdom of Castile, which was a prominent medieval Spanish kingdom. One of the earliest documented instances of the name is found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla" (Book of Behetrias of Castile), a 14th-century manuscript that recorded landowners and their properties.

One notable individual with the BAZAN surname was Álvaro de Bazán, 1st Marquis of Santa Cruz (1526-1588), a celebrated Spanish naval commander who served under King Philip II of Spain. He played a crucial role in the Spanish Armada and was responsible for several victories against the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean.

Another prominent figure was Diego de Bazán, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He was granted encomiendas (land grants) in recognition of his services to the Spanish Crown.

In the realm of literature, Álvaro de Bazán, also known as El Viejo ("The Old"), was a 16th-century Spanish poet and military officer who served in the Spanish Armada and wrote several works, including "El Mastín de Agramante" (The Mastiff of Agramante).

The BAZAN surname can also be found in the historical records of places like Burgos, Valladolid, and Salamanca, which were important centers in medieval Spain. Some variations of the name include Bazán, Vazán, and Bazano, reflecting regional differences in pronunciation and spelling.

Throughout history, the BAZAN surname has been associated with notable individuals in various fields, including military, exploration, literature, and politics, reflecting the rich heritage and influence of this Spanish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bazán

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

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

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