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

Constanza, 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 Constanza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Constanza in America

Constanza is the 24159th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Constanza surname appeared 1,041 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 Constanza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Constanza 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 Constanza

The surname Constanza has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Latin word "constantia," which means "constancy" or "steadfastness." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon someone who demonstrated unwavering loyalty or commitment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Constanza surname can be found in the thirteenth-century records of the Kingdom of Aragon, where it appears as a variant spelling, "Constança." These records indicate that the name was prevalent in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia during this time.

In the fifteenth century, the name Constanza gained further prominence when it was borne by Constanza de Castilla (1354-1394), the wife of King John I of Portugal. As a member of the Spanish royal family, her marriage to the Portuguese monarch helped strengthen the ties between the two kingdoms.

Another notable figure in history bearing the Constanza surname was Constanza de Aragón (1179-1222), a Spanish noblewoman who served as the Queen of Hungary and Croatia through her marriage to King Emeric of Hungary. She played a significant role in the political affairs of the region during the early thirteenth century.

In the literary realm, the Spanish writer and playwright Constanza de Ayala (1493-1548) left an enduring legacy with her works, which explored themes of love, honor, and societal norms. Her plays were widely performed and appreciated during the Spanish Renaissance.

Another prominent individual with the Constanza surname was Constanza de Frías (1494-1579), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who dedicated her life to the care and education of orphaned children. She founded several orphanages and schools, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of countless children.

Over the centuries, the Constanza surname has spread beyond Spain to other parts of Europe and the Americas, carried by generations of individuals with Spanish ancestry. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, the name continues to endure as a testament to the cultural and historical significance of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Constanza

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

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

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