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

Elorza, 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 Elorza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Elorza in America

Elorza is the 46811th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Elorza surname appeared 454 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 Elorza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Elorza 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 Elorza

The surname ELORZA has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 10th or 11th century AD. The name is derived from the Basque word "elortza," which refers to a wheat field or a cultivated area for growing cereal crops.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ELORZA can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Elorça." This document is part of the archives of the town of Tolosa in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa. The name is also mentioned in several other historical records from the region, including land registries and church archives.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the ELORZA surname gained prominence in the Basque provinces, particularly in areas such as Gipuzkoa, Bizkaia, and Araba. Several notable individuals from this period bore the ELORZA name, including Juan de Elorza, a prominent merchant and landowner from the town of Azpeitia in the late 15th century.

In the 17th century, the ELORZA surname spread beyond the Basque region as people migrated to other parts of Spain and the Americas. One notable figure from this time was Tomás de Elorza, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Chile in the early 1600s.

The 18th century saw the birth of Juan Elorza y Zubiria (1712-1788), a Basque architect and engineer who designed several important buildings in Bilbao and other cities in northern Spain. Another notable individual was Ignacio María de Elorza y Rada (1789-1863), a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of State during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

In the 19th century, the ELORZA surname continued to be prevalent in the Basque region, as well as in other parts of Spain and Latin America. One notable figure from this period was Francisco de Elorza y Aguirre (1805-1867), a Spanish lawyer and politician who served as the President of the Congress of Deputies, the lower house of the Spanish parliament.

Throughout its history, the ELORZA surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, including agriculture, commerce, politics, and the arts. While its roots can be traced back to the Basque region of Spain, the name has spread across the globe and is now found in many different countries and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Elorza

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

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

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