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

Buzo, 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 Buzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Buzo in America

Buzo is the 45189th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Buzo surname appeared 474 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 Buzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Buzo 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 Buzo

The surname "BUZO" is believed to have originated in Spain, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "buzo," meaning "diver" or "someone who dives." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in diving activities, potentially in coastal regions or near bodies of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Pedro Buzo was mentioned in a document from Seville in the year 1587. This provides evidence of the surname's existence and usage during the late 16th century in southern Spain.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various municipal records and census documents from the region of Catalonia, particularly in the coastal town of Roses. This could indicate that the Buzo family had established a presence in this area, possibly due to their involvement in maritime activities or fishing.

During the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Buzo surname was Francisco Buzo (1701-1776), a Spanish naval officer who served in the Spanish Armada and participated in several naval battles against the British. His exploits and service to the Spanish crown may have contributed to the recognition and prominence of the Buzo name during that era.

Another individual of historical significance was Juana Buzo (1820-1892), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's education. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Madrid and played a crucial role in promoting education opportunities for women during a time when such initiatives were rare.

Moving into the 19th century, the Buzo surname can be found in various genealogical records from the Canary Islands, suggesting that members of the Buzo family may have migrated to or established roots in these Spanish territories off the northwest coast of Africa.

One notable figure from the Canary Islands was Tomás Buzo (1865-1941), a politician and lawyer who served as the mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the Canary Islands, in the early 20th century.

While the Buzo surname has its origins in Spain, it is important to note that due to migration and the spread of Spanish influence, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with historical ties to Spain or Spanish colonization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Buzo

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

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

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