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

Ocadiz, 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 Ocadiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ocadiz in America

Ocadiz is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ocadiz surname appeared 146 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 Ocadiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ocadiz 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 Ocadiz

The surname Ocadiz originates from Spain, with its roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Galician region, derived from the Galician word "oca," which means "goose." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who worked with or raised geese.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ocadiz can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Galicia, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention a family with the surname Ocadiz residing in the town of Pontevedra.

In the 16th century, the name Ocadiz appeared in various historical documents, including municipal records and land ownership deeds. One notable individual was Juan Ocadiz, a prominent landowner and merchant in the city of Santiago de Compostela, who lived from 1520 to 1587.

As the name spread beyond Galicia, variations in spelling emerged, such as Ocádiz and Ocádez. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Ocadiz family migrated to the Canary Islands, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One notable figure from this period was Tomás Ocadiz (1645-1717), a wealthy trader and ship owner based in Las Palmas.

In the 18th century, the Ocadiz name gained prominence in the New World, as some members of the family emigrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Pedro Ocadiz (1702-1782), a soldier and explorer, played a significant role in the colonization efforts in present-day Venezuela and Colombia.

As the centuries passed, the Ocadiz name continued to spread across Spain and its territories. Notable figures included María Ocadiz (1825-1892), a renowned writer and feminist from Madrid, and Andrés Ocadiz (1870-1932), a respected architect who contributed to the design of several iconic buildings in Barcelona.

Throughout its history, the surname Ocadiz has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, writers, artists, and professionals. While its origins can be traced back to the Galician region, the name has since become a part of the rich tapestry of Spanish surnames, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ocadiz

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

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

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