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

Minoza, 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 Minoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minoza in America

Minoza is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minoza surname appeared 134 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 Minoza.

The history of the last name Minoza

The surname Minoza has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia in modern-day Spain and parts of southern France. It is believed to have emerged during the Late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name Minoza is thought to be derived from the Catalan word "mina," meaning "mine" or "mineral deposit," suggesting a possible connection to mining or mineral extraction activities in the region during that period. However, some scholars also suggest that it could have originated from a toponymic source, referring to a specific place name or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Minoza surname can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a census-like document compiled in the 13th century following the Christian conquest of Valencia. This document lists several individuals bearing the name Minoza, indicating their presence in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Joan Minoza is mentioned in the chronicles of the city of Barcelona as a prominent merchant and trader. While his exact birth and death dates are uncertain, records suggest he was active in the early to mid-1400s.

During the 16th century, a branch of the Minoza family emigrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly to present-day Mexico and Peru. One notable individual from this era was Pedro Minoza, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

In the 17th century, the Minoza surname is found in various church records and historical documents across Spain and its territories. One notable figure from this period was María Minoza, a renowned painter from Seville who gained recognition for her religious works and portraits. She is believed to have lived between 1620 and 1690, although exact dates are uncertain.

As the centuries progressed, the Minoza surname spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas through migration and exploration. In the 19th century, a French politician and statesman named Louis Minoza gained prominence during the turmoil of the French Revolution. He served as a deputy in the National Convention and was born in 1762, though his exact death date is unknown.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the Minoza surname was Juan Minoza, a Mexican writer and intellectual who lived from 1825 to 1892. He was known for his contributions to Mexican literature and his advocacy for social and political reforms during the turbulent period following Mexico's independence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minoza

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

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

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