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

Retiz, 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 Retiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Retiz in America

Retiz is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Retiz surname appeared 316 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 Retiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Retiz 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 Retiz

The surname RETIZ has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "erretiza," which means "miller" or "one who operates a mill." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely millers or associated with the milling trade.

In the early 16th century, records show the name appearing in various forms such as Retitz, Retitze, and Retitze in the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Navarre. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Juan Retiz, a miller from the village of Hernani in Gipuzkoa, who was mentioned in a land deed from 1517.

The name RETIZ is also found in some historical documents from the region, including the Fuero de Navarra, a compilation of laws and customs from the Kingdom of Navarre, which dates back to the 13th century. However, the specific context in which the name appears in this document is unclear.

In the 17th century, the name began to spread beyond the Basque region as some families migrated to other parts of Spain and the Americas. One notable individual from this period was Pedro Retiz, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 1500s.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname RETIZ gained recognition in various fields. These include:

1. Juana Retiz (1742-1812), a renowned painter from Seville, Spain, known for her religious works and portraits.
2. Miguel Retiz (1788-1856), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a governor in Puerto Rico.
3. Andrés Retiz (1815-1879), a Chilean politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Congress.
4. Francisca Retiz (1823-1898), a Mexican writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Emilio Retiz (1869-1932), an Argentine architect and urban planner responsible for designing several notable buildings in Buenos Aires.

While the surname RETIZ is not among the most common in the world, it has a rich history that can be traced back to the Basque region and its early connections to the milling trade. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life over the centuries, leaving their mark in various fields and regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Retiz

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

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

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