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

Mazuera, 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 Mazuera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazuera in America

Mazuera is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazuera surname appeared 206 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 Mazuera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazuera 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 Mazuera

The surname Mazuera originates from Spain, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "mazuera," which referred to a type of fortified watchtower or small castle. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals who either lived in or guarded such structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mazuera surname can be found in the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla in La Rioja, Spain. In this document, dated around the year 1050, the name appears as "Maçuera," reflecting the changes in spelling and pronunciation over time.

During the 13th century, a notable individual named Rodrigo Mazuera was mentioned in the Anales Toledanos, a chronicle of events in the city of Toledo. Rodrigo was a knight and landowner who played a role in the conflicts between the Christian kingdoms and the Moors in the region.

In the 15th century, Juan Mazuera, born in 1432, was a prominent merchant and trader based in Seville. He established trade routes and contributed to the city's economic prosperity during the height of the Spanish Empire's global expansion.

Another historical figure bearing the Mazuera surname was Diego Mazuera, a military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the Spanish conquest of Granada in the late 15th century. His bravery and leadership in the campaign against the Moors earned him recognition and land grants.

In the 17th century, a notable scholar and theologian, Fray Tomás Mazuera, born in 1612, made significant contributions to the study of religious texts and the interpretation of Catholic doctrine. His works were widely circulated and influential within the Spanish Church during that period.

It is worth noting that the Mazuera surname has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain, such as Mazuera de Tajo in the province of Toledo, and Mazuera de Montes in the province of Burgos. These place names may have influenced the surname's evolution and regional variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazuera

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

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

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