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

Corza, 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 Corza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corza in America

Corza is the 76029th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corza surname appeared 253 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 Corza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corza 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 Corza

The surname Corza originates from Spain, specifically the region of Andalusia during the late 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "corzo," which means "roe deer." The name likely referred to someone who lived near an area populated by these deer or perhaps had some association with hunting them.

One of the earliest records of the Corza surname dates back to 1492, found in a census document from the city of Seville. This document mentions a family headed by Juan Corza, a farmer who owned a small plot of land on the outskirts of the city.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in various legal documents and property records throughout Andalusia, indicating that the Corza family had established itself as a respected name in the region.

During this period, variations in spelling were common, with the surname appearing as "Corça," "Corzza," and "Corzha" in different records.

One notable bearer of the Corza name was Alonso Corza, a Spanish conquistador born in 1502 in Seville. He participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

Another prominent figure was María Corza, a wealthy landowner born in Granada in 1578. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and funded the construction of a local church and orphanage.

In the 17th century, the Corza surname spread to other parts of Spain, with records showing families bearing the name in regions like Catalonia and Aragon.

Diego Corza, born in 1621 in Barcelona, was a respected artist known for his intricate tapestries and religious paintings, some of which can still be found in churches across Spain.

As the centuries passed, the Corza name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, academics, and clergy members.

One notable example is Father Esteban Corza, a Jesuit missionary born in Seville in 1712, who traveled to the Americas and established several missions in present-day Mexico and California.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corza

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

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

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