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

Izor, 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 Izor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Izor in America

Izor is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Izor surname appeared 262 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 Izor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Izor 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 Izor

The surname Izor has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "izar," which means "to hoist" or "to raise." This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with occupations related to sailing or maritime activities.

In the early records, the name Izor appeared in various spellings, such as Izarro, Yzor, and Yzarro. These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling at the time. The name can be traced back to the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it was particularly prevalent.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the name Izor can be found in the Catalan Chronicles, a collection of historical accounts from the 13th century. These chronicles reference individuals with the surname Izor who were involved in maritime trade and exploration.

In the 14th century, the name Izor began to spread across the Iberian Peninsula and into other parts of Europe. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Juan Izor, a renowned navigator from Valencia who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493.

During the 16th century, the Izor family established a presence in the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One prominent figure was Pedro Izor, a settler in Mexico who played a role in the establishment of the city of Veracruz in the early 1500s.

The 17th century saw the emergence of Francisco Izor, a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. Born in Seville in 1620, his artistic talents brought recognition to the Izor name in the cultural sphere.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Izor surname continued to spread across the globe. In the 18th century, Mariana Izor, a renowned writer and poet from Madrid, gained acclaim for her literary works, which often explored themes of love and nature.

Throughout the centuries, the Izor surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, artists, writers, and scholars. While its origins can be traced back to maritime occupations in Spain, the name has evolved to encompass a diverse range of cultural and historical contexts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Izor

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

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

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