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

Eriza, 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 Eriza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eriza in America

Eriza is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eriza surname appeared 134 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 Eriza.

The history of the last name Eriza

The surname Eriza has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France. It is derived from the Basque word "eriza," which means "heather" or "broom plant." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived near or worked with heather or broom plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eriza can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain, dating back to the 10th century. In these documents, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Eriza," "Eriza de Lupu," and "Eritza."

During the 12th century, the name Eriza was associated with the noble House of Eriza in the Basque region. This family held significant influence and owned lands in the area. One notable member of this family was Sancho Eriza, who served as the mayor of the town of Vitoria in the late 12th century.

In the 15th century, the name Eriza appeared in records from the village of Galdames in Biscay, a province of the Basque Country. A family by the name of Eriza was documented as living in this village, and some members of this family were involved in local politics and governance.

Another notable individual with the surname Eriza was Pedro Eriza, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. He was born in Vitoria, Spain, around 1500 and later joined the expeditions of Francisco Pizarro, playing a role in the subjugation of the Inca Empire.

In the 17th century, the name Eriza was found in records from the town of Bilbao, also in the Basque region. A merchant named Juan Eriza was known for his successful trading business, importing goods from various parts of Europe and the Americas.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Eriza has been present in various parts of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and neighboring regions. While not a widespread name, it has maintained a strong connection to its Basque roots and the historical significance associated with the name in this region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eriza

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

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

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