2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Hobizal
Of uncertain origin, a surname potentially inspired by a place name in Spain or Portugal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Hobizal. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hobizal 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Hobizal in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hobizal, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Black (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hobizal
The surname "HOBIZAL" is believed to have originated in the region of Galicia, located in the northwestern corner of Spain, during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the ancient Galician-Portuguese word "hobiza," which translates to "little hut" or "small dwelling." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who lived in modest homes or were associated with such dwellings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Tumbo Viejo, an ancient cartulary or manuscript from the Monastery of San Pedro de Montes in Galicia, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in the form "Hobizal," which is believed to be a variant spelling of the modern "HOBIZAL."
In the 14th century, records from the city of Santiago de Compostela mention a notable figure named Pedro Hobizal, who held a prominent position within the local administration. This indicates that by this time, the surname had gained recognition and was associated with individuals of some social standing.
During the 15th century, the name "HOBIZAL" can be found in various historical documents from the region of Galicia, including land deeds and municipal records. One notable individual from this period was Inés Hobizal, a landowner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of her estate to the construction of a local church.
As the centuries passed, the surname spread beyond its Galician origins. In the 17th century, a merchant named Juan Hobizal was recorded as having established a successful trading business in the city of Seville, in southern Spain. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname had begun to migrate and establish themselves in other parts of the country.
Another prominent figure associated with the name "HOBIZAL" was Rodrigo Hobizal, a celebrated painter and sculptor who lived in the 18th century. His works, including several religious sculptures and altarpieces, can still be found in churches and museums throughout Spain, bearing witness to his artistic legacy.
While the surname "HOBIZAL" is not particularly common today, its rich history and origins in the medieval Galician region of Spain serve as a testament to the cultural diversity and linguistic heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hobizal
Among Census respondents with the surname Hobizal, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Black (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Hobizal 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 Hobizal surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9% · 102
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hobizal
Hobizal 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
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-3 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,636 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,787 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.7%) | Down 12,636 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 1,787 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 Hobizal 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 | #150,452 | #148,665 | 1.2% |
| Count | 109 | 111 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hobizal bearers went from 109 to 111 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 1,787 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #148,665.
FAQ
Hobizal surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hobizal?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Hobizal. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Hobizal?
Hobizal ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Hobizal. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hobizal.
Has Hobizal become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hobizal went from 109 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 2 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #150,452 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Hobizal?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hobizal, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.5%) and Black (1.8%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hobizal in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hobizal appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.9%), Two or More Races (4.5%), Black (1.8%). 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 Hobizal (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 Hobizal mean?
Of uncertain origin, a surname potentially inspired by a place name in Spain or Portugal. 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 Hobizal (0.04 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 common is the surname Hobizal?
Want to know how many Americans have the surname Hobizal? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.