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

Bazquez, 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 Bazquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bazquez in America

Bazquez is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bazquez surname appeared 356 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 Bazquez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bazquez 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 Bazquez

The surname BAZQUEZ has its origins in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "bazque," which referred to a type of coarse woolen cloth or blanket. This suggests that the name may have been associated with those involved in the textile trade or manufacturing of these woolen materials.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing this surname was Juan BAZQUEZ, a merchant from Seville who was mentioned in trade records from the late 1500s. Additionally, a document from 1612 references a Diego BAZQUEZ, a weaver from the town of Córdoba, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the textile industry.

During the 17th century, the BAZQUEZ name appeared in various historical records across Spain. In 1635, a Miguel BAZQUEZ was listed as a landowner in the region of Andalusia. A few decades later, in 1672, a Francisco BAZQUEZ was recorded as a member of the local militia in the city of Granada.

As the BAZQUEZ family spread throughout Spain, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. In the 18th century, records from the town of Alicante referred to a family using the spelling "BAZQUES," potentially indicating a regional pronunciation variation.

One of the most notable individuals bearing the BAZQUEZ surname was Pedro BAZQUEZ, a renowned painter from Seville who lived from 1690 to 1758. His works, which were primarily religious in nature, can still be found in several churches and galleries across southern Spain.

In the 19th century, the BAZQUEZ name gained further prominence with the birth of Luisa BAZQUEZ in 1812. She was a celebrated author and poet from Granada, whose works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime. Her poetry collection, "Versos del Corazón," published in 1856, is considered a significant contribution to Spanish literature of that era.

As the BAZQUEZ family continued to spread across Spain and into other parts of the world, the name became associated with various professions and achievements. From artists and authors to merchants and landowners, the BAZQUEZ surname has left an indelible mark on Spanish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bazquez

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

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

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