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

Carrizalez, 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 Carrizalez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrizalez in America

Carrizalez is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrizalez surname appeared 188 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 Carrizalez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrizalez 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 Carrizalez

The surname Carrizalez originates from Spain and the Iberian Peninsula, where it first emerged in the medieval era. Derived from the Spanish word "carrizo," meaning reed or cane, the name is believed to have been initially associated with people residing in areas abundant with these plants or engaged in related occupations.

Carrizalez is a toponymic surname, meaning it was derived from a specific place name. It is thought to be linked to the town of Carrizales in the province of Ciudad Real, located in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. This region was historically significant during the Reconquista, the centuries-long period when Christian kingdoms gradually reclaimed territories from Moorish rule.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Carrizalez surname can be traced back to the 15th century, appearing in records from the region of Extremadura in western Spain. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled in various ways, such as Carrizales or Carrizaliz, reflecting the fluid nature of surname conventions in that era.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, several individuals bearing the Carrizalez name gained prominence. Notably, Juan Carrizalez de Velasco (1545-1620) was a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in expeditions to the New World and played a role in the colonization efforts in present-day Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Another notable figure was Pedro Carrizalez (1570-1640), a renowned theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the prestigious University of Salamanca. His writings on metaphysics and ethics were highly influential during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 18th century, María Carrizalez (1712-1785) gained recognition as a talented painter and portraitist in Seville, contributing to the artistic legacy of the Baroque period in Spain. Her works were celebrated for their attention to detail and vivid use of color.

The name Carrizalez also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonial era, carried by settlers and immigrants seeking new opportunities. One such individual was Diego Carrizalez (1783-1856), a prominent landowner and rancher in what is now Texas, who played a significant role in the region's agricultural development.

As the Carrizalez family branched out across different regions and countries, the name continued to be associated with various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrizalez

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

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

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