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

Ruizesparza, 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 Ruizesparza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ruizesparza in America

Ruizesparza is the 78821st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ruizesparza surname appeared 242 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 Ruizesparza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ruizesparza 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 Ruizesparza

The surname RUIZESPARZA is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the medieval period in the regions of Castile and Leon in central Spain. The name is a compound of two distinct surnames, Ruiz and Esparza, which were combined through marriage or inheritance.

Ruiz is a patronymic surname derived from the Spanish form of the given name Rodrigo, which itself has origins in the Germanic name Roderic or Roderick, meaning "famous ruler." The name Rodrigo was popularized in Spain due to the legacy of the legendary Visigothic King Rodrigo, who ruled in the early 8th century.

Esparza, on the other hand, is a toponymic surname derived from the place name Esparza, a town located in the province of Navarre in northern Spain. The name is believed to have its roots in the Basque language, although its precise meaning is unclear.

One of the earliest known references to the surname RUIZESPARZA can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Aragon, which existed from the 8th to the 15th century. In 1362, a document mentions a nobleman named Pedro Ruiz de Esparza, who served as a military commander during the reign of King Pedro IV of Aragon.

Another notable figure bearing the surname RUIZESPARZA was Juan Ruiz de Esparza, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was born around 1490 in the town of Esparza and died in Mexico City in 1562.

In the 17th century, a priest named Tomás Ruiz de Esparza (1595-1672) gained prominence for his work as a theologian and writer in New Spain (present-day Mexico). His notable works include a treatise on the sacraments and a manual on moral theology.

During the 18th century, a military officer named José Ruiz de Esparza (1718-1788) served in the Spanish Army and played a significant role in the defense of the Spanish colonies in the Caribbean against British and French forces.

In more recent times, a renowned Mexican artist named Catalina Ruiz Esparza (1915-2008) gained recognition for her vibrant paintings and murals, which often depicted scenes from Mexican folklore and indigenous culture.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the surname RUIZESPARZA, a name that reflects the rich cultural heritage and historical influences of Spain and its territories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ruizesparza

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

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

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