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

Gachuzo, 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 Gachuzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gachuzo in America

Gachuzo is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gachuzo surname appeared 107 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 Gachuzo.

The history of the last name Gachuzo

The surname GACHUZO is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish verb "aguachar," which means "to crouch down" or "to stoop." This suggests that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who had a stooped or crouched posture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the GACHUZO surname can be found in a document from the 15th century, which references a certain Juan GACHUZO, a farmer from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. This suggests that the name may have been particularly prevalent in that area during that time period.

In the 16th century, there are records of a family with the surname GACHUZO living in the town of Villanueva de la Reina, located in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. It is possible that this family's ancestors may have been among the earliest bearers of the GACHUZO name.

During the 17th century, a notable figure named Francisco GACHUZO was a prominent member of the Spanish clergy, serving as a bishop in the city of Córdoba. His tenure as bishop spanned from 1642 to 1658, and he is remembered for his efforts in promoting education and social welfare initiatives within the diocese.

In the 18th century, a renowned artist named Pedro GACHUZO gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures. Born in 1721 in the city of Seville, his work adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout Andalusia, and he is considered a master of the Spanish Baroque style.

Another notable bearer of the GACHUZO surname was María GACHUZO, a 19th-century author and poet from Granada. Born in 1832, she wrote several collections of poetry that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her work was well-received during her lifetime and is still studied by scholars of Spanish literature today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gachuzo

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

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

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