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

Beiza, 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 Beiza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beiza in America

Beiza is the 60960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beiza surname appeared 330 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 Beiza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beiza 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 Beiza

The surname Beiza has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "beiza," which means "blackbird" or "turdus," referring to the bird species. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname or a reference to a particular location or landmark associated with blackbirds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Beiza can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a cartulary from the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, located in La Rioja, Spain. This manuscript, dated around the 11th century, contains references to individuals bearing the name Beiza in various legal documents and property records.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Lope Beiza was mentioned in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century medieval manuscript that served as a guidebook for pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago. Lope Beiza was a knight who played a significant role in protecting pilgrims along the famous pilgrimage route.

During the 15th century, the surname Beiza appeared in several historical records from the Basque Country. One notable individual was Juan Beiza, born in 1412 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, who served as a local magistrate and was involved in resolving disputes over land ownership and inheritance matters.

In the late 16th century, a family bearing the Beiza surname gained prominence in the town of Oñati, located in the province of Gipuzkoa. María Beiza, born in 1568, was a respected scholar and educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the region, promoting education and literacy among women.

Another notable figure was Pedro Beiza, born in 1621 in the town of Tolosa, Gipuzkoa. He was a renowned architect and master stonemason who played a crucial role in the construction of several churches and buildings throughout the Basque Country, including the Church of San Sebastián in Soreasu.

Over the centuries, the surname Beiza has spread beyond the Basque region, with various spellings and variations emerging in different parts of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Basque heritage and the significance of the blackbird, which has been a symbolic element in the history and culture of this region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beiza

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

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

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