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

Lizaola, 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 Lizaola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lizaola in America

Lizaola is the 30043rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lizaola surname appeared 781 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 Lizaola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lizaola 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 Lizaola

The surname Lizaola has its origins in the Basque region of Spain, where it is believed to have emerged in the early medieval period, around the 9th or 10th century. It is thought to be derived from the Basque words "liza," meaning "oak tree," and "ola," meaning "field" or "clearing." Thus, the name likely referred to an oak-filled field or clearing, possibly describing the location of an ancestral homestead.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lizaola can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century. This document contains several references to individuals bearing the surname, indicating its prevalence in the region during that time.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the Lizaola family played a prominent role in the history of the Basque Country. Notable figures include Juan López de Lizaola, a 14th-century nobleman and military commander who fought alongside the King of Navarre during the Navarrese Civil War (1451-1455).

In the 16th century, the name Lizaola appears in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with several members of the family being accused of practicing Judaism in secret. One such individual was María de Lizaola, who was tried and convicted by the Inquisition in 1567.

The 17th century saw the rise of Miguel de Lizaola, a wealthy merchant and landowner whose extensive holdings in the Basque region earned him considerable influence and power. His descendants continued to play a significant role in the region's economic and political affairs for generations.

As the centuries passed, the Lizaola surname spread beyond the Basque Country, with members of the family migrating to other parts of Spain and even to the Americas. In the 19th century, Manuel Lizaola, a renowned Spanish painter and illustrator, gained recognition for his vivid depictions of Basque culture and landscapes (1805-1876).

Another notable figure was Fortunato Lizaola, a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during the Mexican Revolution (1876-1950). His contributions to the shaping of modern Mexico earned him a place in the country's history books.

While the Lizaola surname is most closely associated with its Basque roots, it has since become dispersed across various regions and countries, carrying with it a rich historical legacy that spans centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lizaola

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

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

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