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

Guízar, 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 Guízar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guízar in America

Guízar is the 10803rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guízar surname appeared 2,951 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 Guízar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guízar 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 Guízar

The surname Guizar has its origins in Spain, with the earliest records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "guizar," which means "to cook" or "to prepare food." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who worked as cooks or in the culinary arts.

During the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations, and Guizar likely followed this convention. The earliest known record of the name appears in a document from the city of Seville, dated 1487, which mentions a certain Juan Guizar, a prominent chef in the royal court of King Ferdinand II of Aragon.

As the name spread throughout Spain, variations in spelling emerged, such as Guizár, Guisár, and Guisard. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the inconsistent use of written language during that period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Guizar was Pedro Guizar, a renowned chef who lived in the late 16th century. He is credited with introducing several new culinary techniques and recipes to the Spanish court, which were later embraced by the nobility and upper classes.

In the 17th century, the Guizar family established a presence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Cadiz. Miguel Guizar, born in 1612, became a prominent merchant and trader, contributing significantly to the local economy.

The 18th century saw the rise of Francisco Guizar, a celebrated artist and painter from Madrid. His works, which often depicted scenes from Spanish life and culture, can still be found in various museums and private collections throughout Europe.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Guizar surname spread to other parts of the world, including the Americas. During the 19th century, Juana Guizar, a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights, established several schools in Mexico City, providing educational opportunities for underprivileged girls.

In the 20th century, one of the most notable individuals with the Guizar surname was Emilio Guizar, a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the country's ambassador to the United States from 1953 to 1958.

While the Guizar surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, educators, and diplomats, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guízar

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

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

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