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

Lizarzaburu, 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 Lizarzaburu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lizarzaburu in America

Lizarzaburu is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lizarzaburu surname appeared 107 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 Lizarzaburu.

The history of the last name Lizarzaburu

The surname Lizarzaburu originates from the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

The name Lizarzaburu is believed to be derived from the Basque words "lizar" meaning "willow" and "zuburu" meaning "creek" or "stream." It likely referred to a location or landholding near a willow-lined creek or stream. In its early forms, the name was sometimes spelled as Lizarçaburu or Lizarzaburu.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Lizarzaburu name can be found in the Codex de Roncesvalles, a 13th-century manuscript documenting land grants and transactions in the Basque region. The name appears in reference to a family or individual holding land near the town of Lizarza.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Pedro de Lizarzaburu was recorded as a member of the local nobility in the region of Navarra. He was involved in various legal disputes and transactions related to land and property.

During the 16th century, a priest named Juan de Lizarzaburu served as a canon in the Cathedral of Pamplona, the capital of Navarra. He was known for his scholarly work and contributions to the church.

In the 17th century, a military officer named Martín de Lizarzaburu fought in the Thirty Years' War, serving in the Spanish army. He was commended for his bravery and leadership during several battles.

Another notable figure with the Lizarzaburu surname was Ignacio de Lizarzaburu, a Basque architect and engineer who lived in the late 18th century. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings and infrastructure projects in the region.

While the Lizarzaburu name has its roots in the Basque Country, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of Spain, as well as to Latin American countries like Mexico, Argentina, and Peru, where descendants of Basque emigrants settled.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lizarzaburu

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

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 Lizarzaburu 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.

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

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