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

Razón, 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 Razón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Razón in America

Razón is the 23515th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Razón surname appeared 1,080 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 Razón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Razón 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 Razón

The surname Razon originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "razon," which means "reason" or "logic." The name Razon was likely given to individuals who displayed rational or logical behavior, or perhaps those who worked as scholars, philosophers, or logicians.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Razon can be found in the medieval Spanish manuscript "Libro de Armeria," which dates back to the 14th century. This document contains heraldic records and mentions several individuals with the surname Razon.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan Razon served as a royal advisor to King Juan II of Castile. He was renowned for his wisdom and logical thinking, which earned him the nickname "El Razonador" (The Reasoner).

During the 16th century, the Razon family established themselves in the city of Seville, where they became prominent merchants and landowners. One member of this family, Pedro Razon (1524-1589), was a successful trader who established business ties with various European countries.

In the 17th century, a scholar named Alonso Razon (1602-1671) made significant contributions to the field of philosophy. His work "Tratado de la Razon" (Treatise on Reason) was highly influential and widely studied in universities across Spain.

Another notable figure with the surname Razon was Maria Razon (1775-1842), a Spanish painter who gained recognition for her portraiture and religious works. Her paintings can be found in several churches and museums in Madrid and Andalusia.

The Razon surname eventually spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas, carried by Spanish explorers, settlers, and immigrants. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain, where it was associated with rational thinking and logical reasoning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Razón

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

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

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