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

Boza, 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 Boza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boza in America

Boza is the 25037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boza surname appeared 992 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 Boza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boza 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 Boza

The surname BOZA has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "boza," which means "muzzle" or "snout," possibly referring to a person's facial features or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BOZA surname can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from 1253 that recorded the distribution of land and properties in Seville after the city was conquered by King Ferdinand III of Castile. This document mentions individuals with the surname BOZA living in the region.

In the 14th century, the BOZA surname appeared in various historical records in Aragon and Valencia, suggesting that the name had spread to other parts of Spain. Some variations of the spelling included Boza, Bosa, and Boça.

During the 16th century, the BOZA surname gained prominence in the New World as Spanish explorers and settlers carried the name to the Americas. One notable individual was Pedro de Boza, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

Another significant figure in history with the BOZA surname was Juan de Boza y Bures (1588-1644), a Spanish military commander and governor of Cartagena de Indias (present-day Colombia) from 1637 to 1643. He played a crucial role in defending the city against attacks by English and Dutch forces.

In the 18th century, the BOZA surname was found in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Aragon, and Valencia. One notable individual from this period was Manuel de Boza y Arredondo (1722-1804), a Spanish military officer and colonial governor of Cuba from 1786 to 1789.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the BOZA surname spread to other parts of the world, including the Philippines and Latin America. In the 19th century, José María Boza y Solís (1807-1878) was a Peruvian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Peru.

Throughout history, the BOZA surname has been associated with various occupations, including military service, colonial administration, and politics, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boza

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

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

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