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

Hormaza, 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 Hormaza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hormaza in America

Hormaza is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hormaza surname appeared 132 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 Hormaza.

The history of the last name Hormaza

The surname HORMAZA is of Spanish origin, originating in the region of Castile and León during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "horm," which means "respect" or "honor," combined with the Spanish suffix "-aza." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who demonstrated great respect or honor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the HORMAZA surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document lists various individuals with the surname HORMAZA residing in the towns of Burgos and Valladolid.

In the 15th century, Juan HORMAZA (c. 1420-1490) was a notable Spanish nobleman and military commander who served under the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. He played a crucial role in the Reconquista, the campaigns to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule.

Another notable figure with the HORMAZA surname was Pedro HORMAZA (1580-1645), a Spanish Baroque painter and art theorist. He was known for his religious paintings and his treatise on art theory, "Tratado de la Pintura."

In the 18th century, Mariana HORMAZA (1705-1784) was a renowned Spanish poet and writer. Her works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, gained widespread recognition during her lifetime.

A more recent historical figure was Francisco HORMAZA (1820-1892), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War and the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

Over time, the HORMAZA surname has spread to various regions of Spain, as well as to Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, particularly Mexico and Argentina, where individuals bearing this surname can be found.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hormaza

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

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 Hormaza 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.

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

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