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

Raygoza, 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 Raygoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Raygoza in America

Raygoza is the 7431st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Raygoza surname appeared 4,482 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Raygoza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Raygoza 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 Raygoza

The surname Raygoza is of Spanish and Mexican origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonization of Mexico. The name is believed to have originated from a combination of the Spanish words "rayo," meaning thunder or lightning, and "goza," meaning to enjoy or delight.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Raygoza can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of Santa Prisca in Taxco, Mexico, dating back to 1587. This suggests that the name was already in use among Spanish settlers and their descendants in the region during that time.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Alonso Raygoza y Mendoza was a prominent landowner and rancher in the region of Aguascalientes, Mexico. His descendants played a significant role in the local community and helped establish the Raygoza name in the area.

During the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821), a soldier named Juan Raygoza fought alongside the revolutionary forces led by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. Raygoza's bravery and dedication to the cause were recognized, and his name was inscribed in the annals of Mexican history.

In the late 19th century, a renowned architect named Manuel Raygoza Flores left his mark on the city of Guadalajara, Mexico, with his impressive designs and contributions to the city's architectural landscape. His most notable works include the Teatro Degollado and the Hospicio Cabañas.

Another prominent figure bearing the surname Raygoza was Ignacio Raygoza Gálvez, a Mexican diplomat and politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Mexico in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in shaping Mexico's foreign policy during the post-revolutionary period.

Throughout history, the Raygoza name has been associated with various professions, from landowners and soldiers to architects and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who carried this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Raygoza

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

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

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