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

Inzunza, 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 Inzunza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inzunza in America

Inzunza is the 15250th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inzunza surname appeared 1,928 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Inzunza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inzunza 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 Inzunza

The surname "INZUNZA" has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "intzuntza," meaning "oak tree" or "oak forest," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near or worked in areas abundant with oak trees.

One of the earliest known records of the name "INZUNZA" can be found in the archives of the town of Azpeitia, located in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, Spain. A document dated 1478 mentions a certain "Juan de Inzunza" as a landowner in the area. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during the latter part of the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical documents related to the Spanish conquest and colonization of the Americas. One notable figure was Juan de Inzunza, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the 1520s. He later settled in the city of Puebla, where he was granted land and became a prominent figure in the local community.

Another individual of historical significance was Pedro de Inzunza, a Basque shipbuilder who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He was renowned for his expertise in constructing galleons and other large vessels for the Spanish Armada. His skills were highly valued by the Spanish Crown during a time when naval power was crucial.

In the 18th century, the name "INZUNZA" can be found in various ecclesiastical records from the Basque region. One such example is Fray Tomás de Inzunza, a Franciscan friar who served as a missionary in the Spanish colonies of the Americas. He was born in the town of Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, in 1712 and spent several years working among the indigenous populations of present-day Mexico and California.

Another notable figure was Juan Bautista de Inzunza, a Basque military officer who fought in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He rose to the rank of Colonel and was awarded various military honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout the centuries, the surname "INZUNZA" has maintained its presence in various regions of Spain, particularly in the Basque Country and neighboring areas. While it may not be among the most common surnames, it has left its mark in historical records and continues to be carried by families with roots in the ancient Basque culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inzunza

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

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

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