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

DeZayas, 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 DeZayas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeZayas in America

DeZayas is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeZayas surname appeared 197 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 DeZayas.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeZayas 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 DeZayas

The surname DEZAYAS has its origins in the Philippines, with the earliest known records dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "desayar," which means "to have breakfast" or "to break fast." During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, many surnames were given to indigenous Filipinos following the Decree of the Spanish Governor-General Narciso Clavería y Zaldúa in 1849.

The name DEZAYAS was likely assigned to families or individuals who were involved in the preparation or serving of breakfast or early meals. It may have been a descriptive surname initially given to those who worked in the food service industry, particularly in inns or lodges where travelers would stop for their morning meal.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DEZAYAS surname can be found in the "Libro de Indios" (Book of Indians), a historical document from the late 16th century that recorded the names of indigenous Filipinos who converted to Catholicism. This record suggests that the DEZAYAS surname was already in use during the early years of Spanish colonization.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Juan DEZAYAS was mentioned in the records of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines. He was a local leader who played a role in the administration of a town in the province of Batangas.

Another notable figure with the DEZAYAS surname was Maria DEZAYAS, a prominent businesswoman in the 18th century who owned several estates and plantations in the province of Laguna. She was involved in the cultivation and trade of agricultural products, particularly rice and coconuts.

In the 19th century, a man named Pedro DEZAYAS gained recognition as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker. His works were highly regarded and can still be found in some historical museums in the Philippines.

During the early 20th century, a writer and poet named Emilio DEZAYAS garnered acclaim for his literary works, which often explored themes of nationalism and cultural identity. He was born in 1885 and his poems and essays were widely published in local newspapers and journals.

Throughout its history, the DEZAYAS surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, from agriculture and commerce to the arts and literature. While its origins can be traced back to the Spanish colonial era, the name has become an integral part of the diverse cultural tapestry of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeZayas

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

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

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