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

Lzu, 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 Lzu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lzu in America

Lzu is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lzu surname appeared 129 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 Lzu.

The history of the last name Lzu

The surname LZU is believed to have originated in Poland during the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Polish word "lza," which means "tear." This could suggest that the name's origins may have been related to someone who cried frequently or had a particular emotional quality.

In the early 17th century, records show the name LZU appearing in the town of Krakow, one of the oldest cities in Poland. A document from 1612 mentions a merchant named Jan LZU, who was involved in the trade of textiles and spices.

The name LZU can also be found in historical records from the nearby region of Silesia, which was once part of Poland but later became part of Germany. An entry from the Silesian town of Wroclaw in 1671 refers to a blacksmith named Michal LZU.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname LZU was a Polish nobleman named Stanislaw LZU, who lived in the late 16th century. He was a prominent landowner and served as a military officer during the Polish-Swedish War of 1600-1611.

In the 18th century, a renowned Polish painter named Kazimierz LZU (1720-1792) gained recognition for his portraits and religious paintings. His works can still be found in several churches and museums across Poland.

Another notable figure was Jadwiga LZU (1789-1863), a Polish writer and educator who established several schools for girls in Warsaw. She published several books on education and was an advocate for women's rights during her time.

During the 19th century, a Polish composer named Wladyslaw LZU (1835-1901) achieved fame for his orchestral works and operas. He is considered one of the leading figures in the development of Polish romantic music.

In the early 20th century, a Polish politician named Jozef LZU (1879-1944) served as a member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) and was involved in the struggle for Polish independence from foreign rule.

While the surname LZU is not as common as some other Polish names, it has a rich history and can be traced back several centuries to its origins in various regions of Poland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lzu

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

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

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