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

Carrizoza, 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 Carrizoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carrizoza in America

Carrizoza is the 51830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carrizoza surname appeared 401 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 Carrizoza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carrizoza 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 Carrizoza

The surname Carrizoza has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia during the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "carrizo," meaning "reed" or "cane." The suffix "-oza" suggests an abundance, implying a connection to a place where reeds or canes were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Carrizoza can be traced back to a 16th-century document from the town of Écija in the province of Seville. This document mentions a landowner named Juan Carrizoza, who possessed a substantial estate near the banks of the Genil River, an area known for its extensive reedbeds.

In the 17th century, the name Carrizoza appeared in several municipal records from the town of Utrera, also located in the province of Seville. These records document a family of farmers and landowners who held considerable influence in the region. One notable figure was Gonzalo Carrizoza, born in 1632, who served as a local magistrate and played a significant role in resolving land disputes among the local nobility.

During the 18th century, the Carrizoza surname gained prominence in the city of Cádiz, a major port on the Atlantic coast of Andalusia. Several merchants and seafarers bearing the name Carrizoza were involved in the lucrative trade with the Americas. One such individual was Pedro Carrizoza (1715-1784), a successful ship captain who amassed a considerable fortune through his transatlantic voyages.

As the Spanish empire expanded across the Americas, the Carrizoza name spread to various territories. In the late 18th century, a prominent military officer named Francisco Carrizoza (1752-1821) participated in the Spanish conquest of California. He played a crucial role in establishing several missions and presidios along the Pacific coast.

Another notable figure was María Carrizoza (1795-1872), a renowned poet and intellectual from Seville. Her works, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Andalusia, earned her widespread acclaim throughout Spain and Latin America.

Over the centuries, the Carrizoza surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. While the name has also been carried to other parts of the world through Spanish emigration, its origins can be traced back to the fertile lands and reedbeds of southern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carrizoza

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

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

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