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

Insunza, 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 Insunza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Insunza in America

Insunza is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Insunza surname appeared 102 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 Insunza.

The history of the last name Insunza

The surname INSUNZA is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque language, where "in" means "place" and "sunza" refers to a type of meadow or pasture land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname dates back to the 13th century, found in historical documents from the region of Navarre, Spain. These documents mention individuals bearing the name INSUNZA, indicating their association with specific areas or settlements characterized by meadows or pastures.

During the late 15th century, as the Spanish monarchy expanded its territories across the Iberian Peninsula and beyond, the INSUNZA surname began to spread to other regions. Records from this period show individuals with this surname present in various parts of Spain, as well as in the newly established Spanish colonies in the Americas.

Notable figures throughout history who bore the INSUNZA surname include Juan de Insunza (1520-1589), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. Another prominent individual was Rodrigo Insunza (1675-1742), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in colonial Mexico City.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Insunza family settled in the Basque Country, where they became prominent landowners and played a significant role in local politics. One of their descendants, María Insunza (1790-1865), was a respected scholar and writer who published works on Basque culture and traditions.

During the 19th century, the INSUNZA surname gained recognition in the literary world with the arrival of Miguel Insunza (1825-1892), a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

As the INSUNZA surname spread further across Spain and its territories, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas. Today, individuals bearing this surname can be found in various countries, with notable concentrations in Spain, Mexico, and parts of South America, reflecting the historical migration patterns of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Insunza

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

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

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