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

Lagazo, 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 Lagazo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lagazo in America

Lagazo is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lagazo surname appeared 169 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 Lagazo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lagazo 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 Lagazo

The surname LAGAZO has its origins in Spain, emerging in the late 15th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "lagartijo," which means "little lizard." It is believed that the name was initially given to someone who was quick, agile, or had a resemblance to a lizard in some way.

The earliest recorded instances of the LAGAZO surname can be traced back to the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is possible that the name originated as a descriptive nickname or a reference to someone's occupation, such as a hunter or a naturalist.

In the 16th century, there are records of a LAGAZO family living in the town of Jerez de la Frontera in Cádiz province. The name appears in various municipal documents and church records from this period.

One notable figure with the LAGAZO surname was Pedro LAGAZO, a renowned bullfighter who lived in the late 18th century (1744-1801). He was known for his skill and bravery in the bullring and is considered one of the pioneers of the modern bullfighting style.

Another individual of note was Juana LAGAZO (1672-1738), a renowned painter from Seville. Her works were admired for their attention to detail and depictions of everyday life in Andalusia.

In the 19th century, the LAGAZO name can be found in various parts of Spain, including Catalonia and Madrid. One prominent individual was José LAGAZO (1810-1878), a politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish parliament.

The surname LAGAZO also spread to other parts of the Spanish-speaking world, including Latin America. In Mexico, there is record of a Rafael LAGAZO (1832-1902), a landowner and businessman who played a role in the development of the city of Monterrey.

Throughout its history, the LAGAZO surname has maintained its association with Spain and Spanish culture, even as it has spread to other regions. The name's unique origin and connection to the natural world continue to make it a distinctive and intriguing surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lagazo

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

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

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