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

Eze, 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 Eze surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eze in America

Eze is the 30863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eze surname appeared 754 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 Eze.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eze 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 Eze

The surname "EZE" is believed to have originated in Spain or Portugal during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "eza," which means a bush or a shrub. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with bushes or shrubs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "EZE" dates back to the 13th century in the region of Galicia, located in northwestern Spain. Historical records from this time period mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Eza" and "Ezes."

In the 14th century, the surname "EZE" appeared in various Portuguese documents, particularly in the region of Algarve. This suggests that the name may have spread from Spain to Portugal during this period, possibly due to migration or intermarriage.

One notable individual with the surname "EZE" was Rodrigo Eze, a Spanish explorer who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands in the early 15th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership during the military campaigns against the indigenous population.

In the 16th century, the surname "EZE" gained prominence in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. Juan de Eze, born in 1525 in Seville, Spain, was among the first settlers in the region of modern-day Mexico. He played a significant role in the establishment of Spanish settlements and the exploration of the area.

Another notable figure was María Eze, a Spanish nun who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her charitable work and dedication to helping the poor and underprivileged in her community.

During the 18th century, the surname "EZE" appeared in various records in the Spanish colonies of South America, particularly in Argentina and Chile. One prominent individual was Pedro Eze, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Spanish colonial era in Argentina.

In the 19th century, the name "EZE" gained popularity in parts of Europe outside of Spain and Portugal. One notable figure was Karl Eze, a German philosopher and writer born in 1824 in Berlin. He was known for his works on ethics and social philosophy.

Throughout its history, the surname "EZE" has maintained a strong presence in Spain, Portugal, and their former colonies. While the name has evolved and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula and the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eze

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

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

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