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

Plazola, 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 Plazola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Plazola in America

Plazola is the 28777th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Plazola surname appeared 827 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 Plazola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Plazola 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 Plazola

The surname Plazola originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "plaza," which means a town square or marketplace, suggesting that the name may have referred to someone who lived near or worked in a town square.

The earliest known record of the Plazola surname can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan Plazola was mentioned as a merchant in Seville during the late 1500s. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during this period.

In the 17th century, the Plazola family expanded their presence across various regions of Spain, particularly in the provinces of Andalusia and Extremadura. Several members of the Plazola family were involved in various trades and professions, including agriculture, craftsmanship, and commerce.

One notable figure from this era was Diego Plazola, a renowned silversmith who lived in Seville between 1620 and 1685. His intricate works of art were highly sought after by the Spanish nobility and clergy, and some of his pieces can still be found in museums and private collections today.

During the 18th century, the Plazola surname began to spread beyond Spain, as some members of the family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. In Mexico, there are records of a Pedro Plazola, who served as a colonial administrator in the region of Yucatán in the 1760s.

Another prominent individual from this time was María Plazola, a writer and poet who lived in Madrid from 1735 to 1812. Her works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars of Spanish literature.

In the 19th century, the Plazola name gained recognition in the field of architecture and engineering. One notable figure was José Plazola, a Spanish architect born in 1825, who designed several iconic buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones (Palace of Communications).

As the surname Plazola continued to spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Plazuela, Plazuelas, and Plazuelo. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained connected to the concept of a town square or marketplace.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Plazola

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

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

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