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

Mazuca, 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 Mazuca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazuca in America

Mazuca is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazuca surname appeared 181 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 Mazuca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazuca 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 Mazuca

The surname Mazuca has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It can be traced back to the 13th century, where it was derived from the Italian word "mazzuca," meaning a type of wooden club or staff. This suggests that the name may have originated from a nickname given to someone who carried or used such a staff, perhaps as a symbol of authority or occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mazuca can be found in the famous Florentine document, the Libro della Taglia, which was a tax record dating back to the late 13th century. This document mentions a certain Guido Mazuca, who was a merchant and landowner in the city of Florence.

In the 14th century, there are records of a noble family in the town of Siena bearing the name Mazuca. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and their patronage of the arts. One notable member of this family was Giovanni Mazuca (1320-1382), who served as a councilor in the city government and was a prominent patron of the arts.

Another notable figure with the surname Mazuca was Pietro Mazuca (1450-1521), a renowned architect and sculptor from Florence. He is best known for his contributions to the construction of the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence.

During the Renaissance period, the name Mazuca was also associated with the world of academia and literature. One such figure was Antonio Mazuca (1480-1555), a humanist scholar and poet from Siena. He was renowned for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his poetry, which gained him recognition throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Mazuca family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants. One notable member of this branch was Giuseppe Mazuca (1650-1725), a successful businessman and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and charitable institutions in the city of Palermo.

Throughout its history, the surname Mazuca has been associated with various occupations, from merchants and landowners to artists and scholars. While the name may have originated from a humble nickname related to a wooden staff, it has since been carried by individuals of varying social statuses and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazuca

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

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

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