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

Bezares, 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 Bezares surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bezares in America

Bezares is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bezares surname appeared 323 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 Bezares.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bezares 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 Bezares

The surname Bezares is of Spanish origin, originating in the northern region of Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "bezar," which translates to "wild goat" or "mountain goat." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived in mountainous areas where these animals were found or those who were involved in hunting or herding them.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bezares can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, where it appears as "Beçares" or "Bezares." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established. The name is also believed to have been influenced by the Basque language, which was prevalent in the northern regions of Spain at the time.

In the 14th century, the Bezares family name gained prominence in the region of Navarre, where they held significant landholdings and played a role in the local nobility. Records from this period mention several members of the Bezares family, including Juan Bezares (born circa 1320), who served as a knight in the court of King Charles II of Navarre.

During the 15th century, the Bezares surname spread to other parts of Spain, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in different regions. One such individual was Rodrigo Bezares (1435-1497), a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Salamanca and authored several influential works on canon law.

As the Spanish Empire expanded in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Bezares name traveled across the Atlantic to the Americas. In the colonial records of Mexico, there are mentions of several individuals with the surname Bezares, including Pedro Bezares (1570-1638), a prominent landowner and rancher in the region of Zacatecas.

Another noteworthy figure from this period was Juana Bezares (1610-1678), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded a convent in Lima, Peru, and was renowned for her religious writings and teachings.

Throughout the following centuries, the Bezares surname continued to be represented across various regions and professions. Notable individuals include Antonio Bezares (1745-1812), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, and Mariano Bezares (1875-1941), a renowned Basque sculptor whose works can be found in museums and public spaces throughout Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bezares

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

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

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