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

Obedoza, 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 Obedoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Obedoza in America

Obedoza is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Obedoza surname appeared 150 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 Obedoza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Obedoza 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 Obedoza

The surname OBEDOZA has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th to 14th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "obedeza," which means "obedience" or "submission."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the OBEDOZA surname can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a nobleman named Juan de Obedoza was mentioned in a document dated 1327. This document detailed a land dispute between Juan and a neighboring feudal lord.

In the 15th century, the OBEDOZA name appeared in various records from the region of Andalusia, where a small village called Obedoza existed near the city of Seville. It is possible that the surname was initially associated with this particular location, although the origins of the village name itself remain unclear.

During the colonial era, several individuals bearing the OBEDOZA surname made their way to the Americas, particularly to the Spanish territories in the Caribbean and Central America. One notable figure was Diego de Obedoza, a conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

Another prominent individual with the OBEDOZA surname was Catalina de Obedoza, a Spanish noblewoman born in 1557. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the establishment of schools and hospitals in her native city of Valencia.

In the 17th century, the OBEDOZA name appeared in various records from the Portuguese colonies in Brazil. One such record mentions a plantation owner named Manuel de Obedoza, who owned a large sugar cane plantation in the northeastern region of the country.

As the centuries passed, the OBEDOZA surname continued to be found in various parts of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as in the former Spanish and Portuguese colonies. Notable individuals with this surname include the Spanish painter Javier Obedoza (1822-1891), known for his vibrant landscapes and portraits, and the Argentine writer María Obedoza (1901-1975), whose works explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.

While the OBEDOZA surname may not be among the most common in modern times, it carries a rich historical legacy and a connection to the cultural tapestry of the Iberian Peninsula and its former colonies in the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Obedoza

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

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

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