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

Durazo, 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 Durazo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Durazo in America

Durazo is the 12856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Durazo surname appeared 2,395 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Durazo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Durazo 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 Durazo

The surname Durazo has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Navarre. It is derived from the Basque word "durazu," which means "pear tree," indicating that the name likely originated from a place name or a location where pear trees were abundant.

In the early medieval period, the Durazo surname is believed to have been associated with individuals or families who resided near or owned land where pear trees grew. This connection to pear trees and the Basque language suggests that the name may have its roots in the Basque culture and traditions of the region.

The earliest recorded instances of the Durazo surname can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various historical documents and records from the Navarre region. Some of these records include the "Fueros de Navarra," which were local charters and laws governing the Kingdom of Navarre during that time.

One notable individual with the Durazo surname was Juan Durazo, a 14th-century nobleman from Navarre who served as a member of the royal council under King Charles III of Navarre. Another early figure was Pedro Durazo, a 15th-century landowner and farmer in the town of Olite, known for his agricultural endeavors and contribution to the local economy.

In the 16th century, the Durazo surname spread beyond the Navarre region as individuals migrated to other parts of Spain and its colonies in the Americas. One example is Hernán Durazo, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the expeditions to the New World, exploring parts of present-day Mexico and Central America.

As the centuries passed, the Durazo surname continued to be present in various parts of Spain and its former colonies. Notable individuals include Miguel Durazo, a 17th-century Spanish artist known for his religious paintings and frescoes, and Juan Antonio Durazo, an 18th-century military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars.

While the Durazo surname has its roots in Spain, it has also been adopted and carried on by individuals of Spanish descent in other parts of the world, particularly in Latin America and the United States, where it is still found today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Durazo

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

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

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