2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Daproza
An Italian surname likely derived from the phrase "da Prosa" meaning "from Prosa" (a town in Italy).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Daproza. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Daproza surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Daproza in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Daproza, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.8%. The next largest groups are White (10.3%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Daproza
The surname DAPROZA has its origins in the Mediterranean region, specifically in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is likely derived from the Spanish phrase "de la proza," which translates to "from the meadow" or "from the grassland."
This surname's etymology suggests a connection to specific geographical locations or settlements that were situated near meadows or grasslands. It is possible that the earliest bearers of this name hailed from such areas in Spain or Portugal. The name's pronunciation and spelling may have evolved over time due to regional dialects and variations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DAPROZA surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the late 14th century. In a document from 1387, a certain Pedro de Aproza is mentioned as a landowner in the region of Valencia.
Another notable figure bearing this surname was Juan Daproza, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the early 16th century. Born in Seville in 1492, Juan Daproza was celebrated for his contributions to Spanish literature during the Renaissance period. His works, including a collection of sonnets and odes, were widely circulated across the Iberian Peninsula.
In the 17th century, a family of DAPROZA origins settled in the town of Mérida, located in the region of Extremadura. This branch of the family produced several notable individuals, including Álvaro Daproza, a respected lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Royal Courts during the reign of King Philip IV (1605-1665).
The DAPROZA surname also found its way to the Americas during the age of Spanish exploration and colonization. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name in the New World was Hernán Daproza, a soldier and explorer who accompanied the expedition of Hernán Cortés to Mexico in the early 16th century.
In the 19th century, a branch of the DAPROZA family emigrated from Spain to the Caribbean island of Cuba. Among this family's descendants was María Daproza, a prominent educator and activist who campaigned for women's rights and educational reforms in the late 19th century.
Throughout its long history, the DAPROZA surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including landowners, scholars, lawyers, soldiers, and educators. While its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, the name has since spread across various regions and continents, carried by individuals who have left their mark on the diverse tapestry of human history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Daproza
Among Census respondents with the surname Daproza, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.8%. The next largest groups are White (10.3%) and Hispanic (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Daproza bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Daproza surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander77.8% · 91
- White10.3% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino6.0% · 7
- Two or more races3.4% · 4
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Daproza
Daproza appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-3 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,042 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 5,042 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Daproza surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #139,228 | #144,270 | -3.6% |
| Count | 120 | 117 | -2.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Daproza bearers went from 120 to 117 (-2.5% change). The surname moved down 5,042 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #144,270.
FAQ
Daproza surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Daproza?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Daproza. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Daproza?
Daproza ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Daproza. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Daproza.
Has Daproza become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Daproza went from 120 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Daproza?
Among Census respondents with the surname Daproza, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 77.8%. The next largest groups are White (10.3%) and Hispanic (6.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Daproza in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.8% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Daproza appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (77.8%), White (10.3%), Hispanic (6.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Daproza (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Daproza mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the phrase "da Prosa" meaning "from Prosa" (a town in Italy). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Daproza (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Daproza?
You can see how many people are called Daproza on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.