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

Hizon, 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 Hizon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hizon in America

Hizon is the 49914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hizon surname appeared 420 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 Hizon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hizon 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 Hizon

The surname Hizon originated from the Philippines, with roots tracing back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial era. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "hizon," which means "son of" or "descendant of." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals to denote their lineage or relationship to another person.

Hizon is a relatively uncommon surname, primarily found in the Philippines and among Filipino communities around the world. However, there are a few historical references and records that shed light on its usage and significance.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Hizon surname can be found in the Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos, a Spanish colonial record from the late 18th century. This catalog was compiled by Spanish authorities to keep track of Filipino families and their respective surnames.

In the 19th century, a notable individual bearing the Hizon surname was Juan Hizon, a prominent Filipino landowner and businessman from the town of Malolos, Bulacan. He was born in 1825 and played a significant role in the local economy and politics of his time.

Another historical figure was Marcelo Hizon, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1863 and actively participated in the Philippine Revolution, advocating for the country's independence.

During the early 20th century, Gregorio Hizon was a renowned Filipino educator and writer. He was born in 1875 and authored several textbooks and literary works that contributed to the development of Philippine education and literature.

In the field of politics, Feliciano Hizon was a notable figure. Born in 1901, he served as a member of the Philippine Senate from 1949 to 1957, representing the province of Bulacan.

Another prominent individual with the Hizon surname was Mariano Hizon, a respected architect and urban planner who was born in 1927. He played a significant role in shaping the modern architectural landscape of the Philippines, contributing to the design and development of various public and private structures.

While the Hizon surname may not be as widespread as some other Filipino surnames, its historical roots and the accomplishments of those who have carried it serve as a testament to its enduring presence in the cultural fabric of the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hizon

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

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

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