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

Elizondo, 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 Elizondo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elizondo in America

Elizondo is the 2365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elizondo surname appeared 15,419 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Elizondo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elizondo 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 Elizondo

The surname Elizondo originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, likely dating back to the 11th or 12th century. It is derived from the Basque words "eliz" meaning church and "ondo" meaning near or beside, indicating the name referred to someone who lived near a church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Elizondo name appears in the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript describing the route of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. The document mentions an individual named Lope de Elizondo who was a local guide in the town of Elizondo in Navarre, Spain.

In the 16th century, the Elizondo family had a presence in the town of Elizondo, as evidenced by records from the local parish church. A notable member was Juan de Elizondo, born in 1542, who served as a magistrate and judge in the region.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals with the Elizondo surname made their way to the New World. One of the earliest was Diego de Elizondo, born around 1580, who settled in Mexico and became a landowner and rancher.

Throughout the following centuries, the Elizondo name spread across Spain, Latin America, and beyond. Some notable figures include:

1. Joaquín de Elizondo (1787-1842), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as Prime Minister of Spain in 1841.

2. Manuel Elizondo (1804-1863), a Mexican general and politician who fought in the Mexican-American War and later served as Governor of Coahuila.

3. Ignacio Elizondo (1829-1892), a Mexican landowner and rancher who played a significant role in the development of the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas.

4. María Guadalupe Elizondo (1901-1975), a Mexican educator and activist who advocated for women's rights and education in rural areas.

5. Virgilio Elizondo (1935-2016), a Mexican-American theologian and author who was a pioneer in the field of U.S. Hispanic theology and ministry.

While the Elizondo name has evolved over time and spread across various regions, its origins can be traced back to the Basque region and the early medieval period, reflecting the rich history and cultural diversity of Spain and its diaspora.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elizondo

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

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

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