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

Eliza, 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 Eliza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eliza in America

Eliza is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eliza surname appeared 130 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 Eliza.

The history of the last name Eliza

The surname Eliza has its origins in the Hebrew name Elisheba, which means "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." This name was later rendered into Greek as Elisabet or Elisabeth, and eventually evolved into the English form Elizabeth. The surname Eliza is a shortened version of Elizabeth, likely derived from the pet name or nickname for the longer name.

Eliza is a name with a long and rich history, dating back to Biblical times. It is mentioned in the New Testament as the name of John the Baptist's mother, Elizabeth. In the Middle Ages, the name Elizabeth was particularly popular among European royalty and nobility, with several Queens and Princesses bearing the name.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the surname Eliza can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. Here, the name appears as a variant spelling of Elizabeth.

During the Renaissance period, the name Eliza gained further popularity, particularly in England. One notable figure was Eliza Craven (1750-1828), an English writer and traveler who authored several works, including the memoir "A Journey Through the Crimea to Constantinople."

In the 18th century, Eliza Haywood (1693-1756) was a prominent English writer and actress, known for her novels and plays. She is considered one of the pioneers of the novel form in English literature.

Another notable Eliza was Eliza Lucas Pinckney (1722-1793), an American plantation owner and agriculturalist from South Carolina. She is credited with introducing the cultivation of indigo as a cash crop in the American colonies.

In the 19th century, Eliza Acton (1799-1859) was an English poet and culinary writer, best known for her influential cookbook "Modern Cookery for Private Families," which helped standardize recipes and cooking techniques.

Eliza Nauthville (1815-1897) was a Swedish author and feminist, who wrote extensively on women's rights and education. She is considered a pioneering figure in the Swedish women's movement.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the surname Eliza, demonstrating its rich heritage and diverse origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eliza

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

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 Eliza 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.

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

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