2000
#13,852
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,001
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.74
Rare Last name
Durazo
Derived from a place name in Álava, Spain, likely referring to a peach orchard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,626 Americans carry the last name Durazo. That puts it at #12,843 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.77 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 130,523 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Durazo 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
2.6K
1 in 130,523
Census rank
#12,843
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,290 bearers of the surname Durazo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.77 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12843rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Durazo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.2%. The next largest groups are White (7.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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The earliest recorded instances of the Durazo surname can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various historical documents and records from the Navarre region.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Durazo
Among Census respondents with the surname Durazo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.2%. The next largest groups are White (7.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Durazo 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 Durazo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino91.2% · 2,089
- White7.7% · 177
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 7
- Two or more races0.3% · 6
- Black or African American0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Durazo
Durazo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,856
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,395
+394 bearers (+19.7%)
Per 100,000 0.81
Rank movement Up 996 places
2020
#12,843
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,290
-105 bearers (-4.4%)
Per 100,000 0.77
Rank movement Up 13 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,852 | 2,001 | 0.74 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,856 | 2,395 | 0.81 | +394 bearers (+19.7%) | Up 996 places |
| 2020 | #12,843 | 2,290 | 0.77 | -105 bearers (-4.4%) | Up 13 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 Durazo 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 | #12,856 | #12,843 | 0.1% |
| Count | 2,395 | 2,290 | -4.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.81 | 0.77 | -5.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Durazo bearers went from 2,395 to 2,290 (-4.4% change). The surname moved up 13 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,856 to #12,843.
FAQ
Durazo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Durazo?
Name Census estimates that about 2,626 living Americans carry the surname Durazo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 130,523 residents.
How common is Durazo?
Durazo ranks #12,843 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.77 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,290 people with the surname Durazo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,626), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.77 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.77 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Durazo.
Has Durazo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Durazo went from 2,395 recorded bearers to 2,290. That is a decrease of 105 (-4.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #12,856 to #12,843.
What does the Census say about the background of Durazo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Durazo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 91.2%. The next largest groups are White (7.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Durazo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (2,089 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Durazo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (91.2%), White (7.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.4%). 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 Durazo (2000, 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 Durazo mean?
Derived from a place name in Álava, Spain, likely referring to a peach orchard. 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 Durazo (0.77 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 have the last name Durazo?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Durazo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.