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

Orzuna, 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 Orzuna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Orzuna in America

Orzuna is the 73215th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Orzuna surname appeared 265 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 Orzuna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Orzuna 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 Orzuna

The surname ORZUNA has its origins in the Spanish language and traces its roots back to the region of Aragon in northeastern Spain during the medieval period. The name likely derived from the word "orza," which referred to a type of earthenware jug or vessel used for storing liquids, particularly olive oil. It is believed that the surname was initially associated with a family or individual involved in the production or trade of these ceramic containers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ORZUNA name can be found in the Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, a historic archive containing documents from the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain Pedro Orzuna is mentioned as a potter residing in the city of Zaragoza during the reign of King Jaime I of Aragon (1208-1276).

As the ORZUNA name spread throughout Spain over the centuries, it evolved into various spellings, such as Orzuna, Orzúna, and Orzuna. These variations often reflected regional linguistic differences or the preferences of particular families or scribes.

One notable bearer of the ORZUNA surname was Rodrigo Orzuna (1502-1568), a prominent Spanish architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several significant structures, including the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia. His work left an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of 16th-century Spain.

During the Age of Exploration, as Spanish colonization expanded across the Americas, the ORZUNA name made its way to the New World. Juan Orzuna (1592-1647), a Spanish soldier and explorer, was among the early settlers in the region now known as Mexico. He is credited with establishing the settlement of San Juan Orzuna, which later became a thriving town in the state of Jalisco.

Another notable figure bearing the ORZUNA surname was María Orzuna (1718-1794), a renowned Spanish painter and one of the few women artists of her time to achieve recognition for her exceptional talent. Her works, which often depicted religious and historical scenes, can be found in various museums and collections throughout Spain.

As the centuries passed, the ORZUNA name continued to spread across the globe, with descendants settling in various regions, including Latin America, the United States, and beyond. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation, its connection to the rich cultural heritage of Spain remains a testament to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Orzuna

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

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

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