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

Liza, 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 Liza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Liza in America

Liza is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Liza surname appeared 202 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 Liza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Liza 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 Liza

The surname Liza is believed to have originated from the Spanish language. It first appeared in the regions of Spain during the medieval period, particularly in the areas of Castile and Aragon.

The name Liza is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "liza," which means "thin" or "slender." This suggests that the surname may have initially been used as a descriptive nickname for someone with a slim or lean physique.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Liza can be found in the Catalan Records of Barcelona, dated back to the 13th century. These records document a person named Pedro Liza, who was a merchant in the city during that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent family with the surname Liza residing in the town of Zaragoza, located in the Aragon region of Spain. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and governance.

During the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Liza (1510-1585) gained recognition as a renowned scholar and philosopher. He authored several works on metaphysics and natural philosophy, which were widely studied in academic circles of that era.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its territories, the surname Liza spread across various parts of the Americas. One notable individual was Hernán Liza (1620-1692), a Spanish explorer and navigator who led several expeditions to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico regions.

In the 18th century, a well-known artist named María Liza (1725-1795) gained prominence for her exceptional skills in portrait painting. She was commissioned by several noble families in Spain to create portraits of their members.

Another significant figure was General Tomás Liza (1770-1845), a military leader who played a crucial role in the Spanish resistance against the Napoleonic invasion of Spain during the Peninsular War.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Liza has been found in various historical records, manuscripts, and documents across Spain and its territories, reflecting its long-standing presence in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Liza

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

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

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