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

Endozo, 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 Endozo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Endozo in America

Endozo is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Endozo surname appeared 105 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 Endozo.

The history of the last name Endozo

The surname ENDOZO is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Galicia in the northwest. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "endozo," which means "within" or "inside." This could suggest that the name was originally given to someone who lived within a particular town or village, or perhaps within the walls of a castle or fortified settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ENDOZO can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Endozo de Villanueva." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a particular place called Villanueva, which could have been the name of a town or village in Galicia.

During the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the surname ENDOZO was Rodrigo ENDOZO, a nobleman and landowner who owned several estates in the Galician countryside. Records from this time also mention a Juan ENDOZO, who was a respected scholar and theologian at the University of Santiago de Compostela.

In the 16th century, the name ENDOZO gained prominence with the birth of Inés ENDOZO (1520-1585), a celebrated poet and writer who was part of the literary circle in the court of King Philip II. Her works, which explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely read and admired throughout Spain.

Another significant figure was Pedro ENDOZO (1562-1638), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied several expeditions to the New World. He is credited with mapping parts of the Caribbean and contributing to the early colonization efforts in the region.

The 17th century saw the rise of Baltasar ENDOZO (1610-1678), a renowned architect who designed several important buildings in Madrid and other cities in Spain. His most famous work is the Church of San Isidro, which is considered a masterpiece of Baroque architecture.

While the surname ENDOZO is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Spain's rich cultural heritage, with its origins deeply rooted in the history and traditions of the Galician region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Endozo

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

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

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