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

Iznaga, 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 Iznaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iznaga in America

Iznaga is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iznaga surname appeared 100 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 Iznaga.

The history of the last name Iznaga

The surname IZNAGA originated in Spain during the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "iznago," which referred to a type of reed or grass that grew in certain regions of the country. The name likely originated in areas where this plant was prevalent, such as Andalusia or the Canary Islands.

One of the earliest recorded references to the IZNAGA surname can be found in the Archivo General de Indias, a collection of documents from the Spanish colonial era. These records mention an individual named Juan de Iznaga, who served as a colonial administrator in Cuba during the 16th century.

Another notable figure with the IZNAGA surname was Diego de Iznaga, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time, including the writings of Bernal Díaz del Castillo.

In the 17th century, the IZNAGA surname appeared in various legal and ecclesiastical documents in Spain. One such document, dated 1642, refers to a María de Iznaga, who was involved in a property dispute in the city of Seville.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named José de Iznaga y Cabrera (1707-1782) gained prominence as a wealthy landowner and sugar plantation owner in Cuba. He was instrumental in the development of the Cuban sugar industry and his family continued to hold significant influence in the region for generations.

Another individual of note was Francisco de Iznaga y Borbón (1785-1854), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament during the early 19th century. He was also involved in the Spanish colonial administration in Cuba.

As the IZNAGA surname spread beyond Spain and its colonies, it can be found in various regions of Latin America, particularly in Cuba, Mexico, and parts of Central America. However, it remains a relatively uncommon surname compared to others of Spanish origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iznaga

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

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

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