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

Dirzo, 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 Dirzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dirzo in America

Dirzo is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dirzo surname appeared 166 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 Dirzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dirzo 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 Dirzo

The surname DIRZO has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have originated during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name DIRZO is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "duro," meaning "hard" or "tough." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone with a strong or resilient personality. Alternatively, it could also be a topographic surname, referring to a person who lived in an area with rugged or harsh terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname DIRZO can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías" (Book of Jurisdiction), a Spanish medieval document dating back to the 14th century. This document was a census of landowners and their properties, indicating that individuals bearing the DIRZO surname were likely landholders or had some form of nobility during that time.

In the 15th century, records show that a certain Juan DIRZO was a prominent figure in the city of Seville, Spain. He was a respected merchant and landowner, and his name appears in several documents related to trade and property transactions from that period.

During the 16th century, a notable figure was Fernán DIRZO, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the New World. DIRZO played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico and is mentioned in several chronicles from that era.

In the 17th century, the DIRZO surname gained prominence in the arts, with Pedro DIRZO (1605-1678), a celebrated Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

Another notable individual was María DIRZO (1721-1798), a Spanish philosopher and writer who became known for her influential essays on education and women's rights. Her works challenged the traditional gender roles of her time and advocated for equal opportunities for women.

Throughout history, the DIRZO surname has been present in various regions of Spain and Portugal, with concentrations in areas such as Andalusia, Castile, and Extremadura. While not as prevalent as some other Spanish surnames, the DIRZO name has left its mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dirzo

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

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

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