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

Ormaza, 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 Ormaza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ormaza in America

Ormaza is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ormaza surname appeared 145 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 Ormaza.

The history of the last name Ormaza

The surname ORMAZA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Basque language, where "ormaza" means "orchard" or "garden of fruit trees."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the ORMAZA surname can be found in a Portuguese document from the 14th century, where it is spelled "Ormaza." This document suggests that the name was already well-established in that region by that time.

In Spain, the name ORMAZA appears to have been particularly prevalent in the northern regions, such as Navarre and the Basque Country. It is possible that the name originated among farmers or landowners who cultivated orchards or fruit gardens.

During the 15th century, there are records of an individual named Juan de ORMAZA, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bilbao, Spain. He was known for his extensive trade networks and his successful business ventures.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the ORMAZA surname was Pedro de ORMAZA, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Pedro de ORMAZA played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico and is mentioned in several historical accounts of that period.

Another notable ORMAZA was María de ORMAZA, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of various religious and educational institutions in her region.

In the 18th century, a prominent ORMAZA was Joaquín de ORMAZA y Murguía, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator. He served as the governor of several provinces in the Spanish colonies in the Americas and was known for his efficient administration and leadership.

As the centuries passed, the ORMAZA surname spread beyond the Iberian Peninsula, with descendants of the original bearers of the name settling in various parts of the world, including Latin America, the United States, and other regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ormaza

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

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

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