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

Mazara, 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 Mazara surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazara in America

Mazara is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazara surname appeared 170 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 Mazara.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazara 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 Mazara

The surname Mazara has its origins in Sicily, Italy, and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "manzara," which means "watchtower" or "lookout." This suggests that the name may have originated from individuals who lived near or worked in watchtowers during the Arab occupation of Sicily.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazara can be found in the 1283 census records of the town of Marsala, located in the province of Trapani, Sicily. The name appears as "Mazarius," which was likely a Latinized version of the original Arabic name.

In the 14th century, the name Mazara was documented in various historical records, including the Angevin Register of 1331, which listed a Guglielmo Mazara as a landowner in the town of Mazara del Vallo, also located in the province of Trapani.

The surname Mazara has often been associated with the town of Mazara del Vallo, which was known as "Mazara" during the Middle Ages. This town was an important center of trade and commerce during the Arab rule of Sicily, and it is likely that the surname originated from families residing in or near this town.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Mazara:

1. Gaspare Mazara (c. 1540-1607), an Italian painter and architect from Palermo, Sicily, known for his work on various churches and palaces in the city.
2. Giuseppe Mazara (1806-1888), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Sicilian parliament during the Risorgimento period.
3. Vincenzo Mazara (1873-1942), an Italian painter and sculptor from Palermo, known for his works depicting scenes from Sicilian folklore and traditions.
4. Salvatore Mazara (1886-1962), an Italian writer and poet from Mazara del Vallo, whose works focused on the traditions and culture of western Sicily.
5. Antonino Mazara (1911-1995), an Italian businessman and philanthropist from Marsala, who founded the Mazara Group, a successful wine and spirits company.

The surname Mazara continues to be prevalent in Sicily, particularly in the provinces of Trapani and Palermo, reflecting its deep-rooted history and origins in this region of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazara

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

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

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