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

Lizarde, 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 Lizarde surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lizarde in America

Lizarde is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lizarde surname appeared 373 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 Lizarde.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lizarde 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 Lizarde

The surname LIZARDE is believed to have originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Basque word "lizarra," meaning "the bramble" or "the wild rose bush." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near or was associated with a location known for its abundance of thorny bushes or brambles.

One of the earliest known records of the surname LIZARDE can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval documents from the monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in the province of La Rioja, Spain. This cartulary, which dates back to the 10th century, includes several references to individuals with the surname LIZARDE or similar variations, such as Liçarra or Liçarde.

In the 13th century, the name LIZARDE appeared in the Navarre Comptos, a series of financial records maintained by the Kingdom of Navarre. These records document transactions and payments made to various individuals, including several members of the LIZARDE family who held positions within the Navarrese court or served as tax collectors.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the LIZARDE surname became more widespread throughout the Basque Country and neighboring regions. One notable figure from this period was Juan Martínez de LIZARDE (c. 1460-1522), a prominent architect and master builder who was involved in the construction of several churches and monasteries in the Basque region, including the Church of San Sebastián in Soria.

In the 17th century, the LIZARDE name was also found in the Americas, likely brought by Basque settlers or explorers. One example is Sebastián de LIZARDE (c. 1620-1695), a Spanish colonist and rancher who established one of the first cattle ranches in what is now Texas.

Another notable individual with the LIZARDE surname was José María de LIZARDE (1776-1833), a Mexican poet, journalist, and political thinker who played a significant role in the Mexican independence movement. He is considered one of the most influential literary figures of his time and is known for his satirical works and political writings.

Throughout the centuries, the LIZARDE surname has appeared in various forms and spellings, such as Liçarra, Liçarde, Lizarra, and Lizarde, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. While the name has its roots in the Basque Country, it has since spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to the Americas, where it has been carried by individuals of Basque descent or those with ties to the region's cultural and historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lizarde

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

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

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