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

Onsurez, 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 Onsurez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Onsurez in America

Onsurez is the 54637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Onsurez surname appeared 377 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 Onsurez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Onsurez 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 Onsurez

The surname ONSUREZ has its roots in the Iberian Peninsula, originating in the late medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "asegurar," which means "to secure" or "to ensure." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in professions related to security, insurance, or protection.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ONSUREZ surname can be found in the medieval Spanish records dating back to the 14th century. These records mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Onsures, Onsúrez, and Onsuréz, hailing from various regions of Spain, including Andalusia and Castile.

In the 15th century, the ONSUREZ surname appears in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon, where a notable figure, Juan Onsurez (1420-1489), served as a trusted advisor to King Juan II. His reputation and influence contributed to the spread of the surname across the Iberian Peninsula.

During the Age of Exploration, the ONSUREZ surname made its way to the Americas as Spanish conquistadors and settlers ventured across the Atlantic. One notable bearer of this name was Pedro Onsurez (1525-1590), a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico.

In the 17th century, the ONSUREZ surname gained prominence in the New World, particularly in the Spanish colonies of Mexico and Peru. A renowned figure from this era was Francisca Onsurez (1610-1678), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of colonial society in Lima, Peru.

As the centuries passed, the ONSUREZ surname continued to spread across the Hispanic world, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields. One such individual was Miguel Onsurez (1785-1856), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces.

While the ONSUREZ surname has its origins in Spain, it has since become more widely dispersed, with bearers of this name found in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries with strong Spanish heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Onsurez

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

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

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