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

Goza, 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 Goza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Goza in America

Goza is the 17229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Goza surname appeared 1,644 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Goza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Goza 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 Goza

The surname Goza is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "gozar," which means "to enjoy" or "to delight in." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who was cheerful, joyful, or delighted in life.

The earliest known records of the Goza surname can be traced back to the 14th century in the region of Aragon, Spain. It is likely that the name originated in this area and later spread to other parts of the country. The name may have also been influenced by the Arabic word "gawz," meaning "walnut," as the Arabic culture had a significant impact on Spanish language and culture during the Moorish rule in Spain.

In the 15th century, the Goza surname appeared in several historical documents and records, including the Catastro de Ensenada, a census-like record of Spanish households and properties from 1749-1756. This suggests that the name was well-established in Spain by that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Goza surname was Juan Goza, a prominent merchant from Zaragoza, Spain, who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Pedro Goza, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Goza surname gained prominence in the arts, with Juan Goza (1601-1673), a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious artworks. Another notable figure was María Goza (1625-1692), a Spanish playwright and poet who was celebrated for her comedic works.

As the surname spread beyond Spain, it also appeared in other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 19th century, Enrique Goza (1815-1892) was a prominent Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Mexico.

Throughout history, the Goza surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and explorers to artists and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Goza

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

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

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