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

Landázuri, 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 Landázuri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landázuri in America

Landázuri is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landázuri surname appeared 357 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 Landázuri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Landázuri 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 Landázuri

The surname Landazuri has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "landa" meaning "countryside" or "field" and "zuri" meaning "white" or "clear." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a rural area known for its open, white fields or clearings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Landazuri can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, where it appears as "Landaçuri." This spelling variation highlights the potential influence of local dialects and scribal variations on the name's evolution over time.

During the 15th century, the Landazuri name was associated with several prominent individuals in the Basque region. Notably, Juan Landazuri (1425-1489) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as a canon in the Cathedral of Pamplona. His contemporary, Martín Landazuri (1430-1498), was a renowned architect responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and buildings in the region.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in records related to the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Pedro Landazuri (1510-1572) was a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico and participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire. His legacy is preserved in the naming of several towns and settlements in present-day Mexico.

The 17th century saw the rise of Ignacio Landazuri (1635-1704), a Basque military leader who distinguished himself in the Wars of Spanish Succession. His bravery and strategic skills earned him recognition and honors from the Spanish monarchy.

Another notable figure was María Landazuri (1765-1838), a Basque writer and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of nature, love, and spirituality. Her poetry collections were widely circulated and influential in the Basque literary circles of her time.

While the surname Landazuri has its roots in the Basque region, it has since spread to other parts of Spain and beyond, carrying with it a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landázuri

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

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

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