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

Orizaba, 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 Orizaba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orizaba in America

Orizaba is the 67126th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orizaba surname appeared 294 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 Orizaba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orizaba 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 Orizaba

The surname "ORIZABA" is of Mexican origin, derived from the name of the city Orizaba located in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. The name itself is of Nahuatl origin, meaning "place of istle" or "place of the agave plant".

The earliest known records of the surname date back to the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of Mexico. It is believed that the name was adopted by indigenous families who lived in or around the city of Orizaba, as a way to identify their place of origin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in a land grant document from 1598, where a man named Juan de Orizaba is mentioned as a recipient of land in the area around the city.

In the 18th century, the surname gained prominence when a prominent family from Orizaba, the Orizaba y Villanueva, became influential in the region. They were involved in various political and economic endeavors, contributing to the development of the city and its surrounding areas.

A notable figure with the surname was Miguel Orizaba (1822-1896), a Mexican military officer who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Reform War. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during these conflicts.

Another individual of note was Mariana Orizaba (1860-1928), a renowned educator and advocate for women's rights in Mexico. She established several schools in Orizaba and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

In the realm of literature, Juan Manuel Orizaba (1879-1942) was a celebrated poet and writer, known for his works that captured the essence of Mexican culture and traditions. His poetry collection "Cantos de Orizaba" (Songs of Orizaba) is widely regarded as a literary masterpiece.

While the surname is predominantly found in Mexico, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration. However, its roots can be traced back to the historic city of Orizaba, which has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orizaba

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

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

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