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

Realzola, 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 Realzola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Realzola in America

Realzola is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Realzola surname appeared 156 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 Realzola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Realzola 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 Realzola

The surname REALZOLA has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, with records dating back to the 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Basque words "erreal" meaning "royal" and "zola" meaning "field" or "meadow," suggesting a connection to royal lands or estates.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name REALZOLA can be found in the records of the village of Lecumberri, located in the Navarre region of Spain. A certain Juan de REALZOLA is mentioned in a land deed from 1492, indicating the presence of the family in the area during that period.

In the 16th century, the REALZOLA name appears in various municipal records and census documents in the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia. Notable individuals include Martín de REALZOLA, a merchant from Bilbao who traded with English and Dutch merchants in the late 1500s.

As the REALZOLA family expanded and migrated over the centuries, the name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as REALZOLLA, REALZOA, and REALZUA. These variations can be found in historical records from various regions of Spain and France.

One of the most prominent figures bearing the REALZOLA name was Diego de REALZOLA (1602-1678), a renowned Basque architect and stonemason. He was responsible for the construction of several notable churches and buildings in the Basque Country, including the Church of San Sebastián in Somorrostro and the Convent of Santa Clara in Bilbao.

In the 18th century, the REALZOLA name gained recognition through Pedro de REALZOLA (1725-1801), a influential landowner and politician from the town of Oñati. He served as a deputy in the provincial parliament of Gipuzkoa and played a significant role in the region's political affairs.

Another notable figure was María Antonia de REALZOLA (1778-1845), a philanthropist and patron of the arts from San Sebastián. She was known for her support of local artists and cultural institutions, and her legacy is still celebrated in the city today.

During the 19th century, several members of the REALZOLA family emigrated from Spain and France to Latin American countries, such as Argentina, Chile, and Mexico. This diaspora helped to spread the name across the Americas, where it can still be found today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Realzola

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

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

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