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

Guijosa, 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 Guijosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guijosa in America

Guijosa is the 29768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guijosa surname appeared 790 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 Guijosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guijosa 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 Guijosa

The surname "GUIJOSA" has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "guija," which means "pebble" or "small stone." This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place name or a geographic feature associated with pebbles or a stony area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "GUIJOSA" can be found in the 13th century records of the Kingdom of Castile, where it appeared as "Guixosa." This variation in spelling was common during that era and reflects the influence of regional dialects and scribal practices.

The name "GUIJOSA" has been linked to several notable individuals throughout history. In the 15th century, a nobleman named Rodrigo de Guijosa was documented as a prominent figure in the court of King Ferdinand II of Aragon. Another individual, María de Guijosa, was a renowned poet and writer during the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th century.

During the 17th century, the name "GUIJOSA" appeared in several manuscripts and records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One such figure was Juan de Guijosa, a colonial administrator and explorer who played a role in the settlement of present-day Mexico.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Alejandro Guijosa served in the Spanish army during the Napoleonic Wars and was recognized for his bravery in the Battle of Bailén in 1808.

Another notable bearer of the surname "GUIJOSA" was Isabel Guijosa, a 19th-century artist and painter known for her stunning portraits and landscapes. Her works were widely acclaimed and can be found in several art museums across Spain.

While the surname "GUIJOSA" is not among the most common in Spain today, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guijosa

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

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

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