2000
#13,085
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,144
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.79
Rare Last name
Guizar
A Spanish occupational surname referring to someone who makes or sells plaster or gypsum.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,222 Americans carry the last name Guizar. That puts it at #10,827 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 106,379 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Guizar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.2K
1 in 106,379
Census rank
#10,827
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,810 bearers of the surname Guizar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10827th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Guizar, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (4.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Guizar
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guizar
Among Census respondents with the surname Guizar, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (4.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Guizar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Guizar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.6% · 2,658
- White4.8% · 134
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 4
- Two or more races0.1% · 4
- Black or African American0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Guizar
Guizar appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,803
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,951
+807 bearers (+37.6%)
Per 100,000 1.00
Rank movement Up 2,282 places
2020
#10,827
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,810
-141 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.94
Rank movement Down 24 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,085 | 2,144 | 0.79 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,803 | 2,951 | 1.00 | +807 bearers (+37.6%) | Up 2,282 places |
| 2020 | #10,827 | 2,810 | 0.94 | -141 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 24 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Guizar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,803 | #10,827 | -0.2% |
| Count | 2,951 | 2,810 | -4.8% |
| Per 100K | 1.00 | 0.94 | -6.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Guizar bearers went from 2,951 to 2,810 (-4.8% change). The surname moved down 24 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,803 to #10,827.
FAQ
Guizar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Guizar?
Name Census estimates that about 3,222 living Americans carry the surname Guizar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 106,379 residents.
How common is Guizar?
Guizar ranks #10,827 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.94 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,810 people with the surname Guizar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,222), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.94 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.94 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Guizar.
Has Guizar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Guizar went from 2,951 recorded bearers to 2,810. That is a decrease of 141 (-4.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,803 to #10,827.
What does the Census say about the background of Guizar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Guizar, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.6%. The next largest groups are White (4.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Guizar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (2,658 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Guizar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.6%), White (4.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Guizar (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Guizar mean?
A Spanish occupational surname referring to someone who makes or sells plaster or gypsum. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Guizar (0.94 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Guizar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.