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

Sauza, 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 Sauza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sauza in America

Sauza is the 78040th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sauza surname appeared 245 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 Sauza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sauza 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 Sauza

The surname Sauza has its origins in Mexico, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "salsa," which means "sauce," suggesting that the family may have been involved in the production or trade of sauces or condiments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sauza can be found in the archives of the Spanish colonial period in Mexico. In 1567, a document mentions a man named Juan Sauza, who was a landowner in the region of Jalisco.

During the 17th century, the Sauza family established themselves as prominent landowners and entrepreneurs in the town of Tequila, located in the state of Jalisco. They played a significant role in the development of the tequila industry, which has since become an integral part of Mexican culture and a globally recognized spirit.

In 1795, Don Cenobio Sauza founded the Sauza Tequila Distillery, which is considered one of the oldest and most prestigious tequila producers in Mexico. The distillery has been passed down through generations of the Sauza family, and their tequila has gained international recognition for its quality and flavor.

One notable member of the Sauza family was Don Ignacio Sauza (1820-1887), who is credited with developing the process of aging tequila in oak barrels, a technique that is now widely used in the production of high-quality tequilas.

Another prominent figure was Don Eladio Sauza (1859-1935), who played a crucial role in the modernization and expansion of the Sauza Tequila Distillery in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Throughout history, the Sauza surname has been closely associated with the tequila industry and the cultural heritage of Mexico. In addition to the Sauza Tequila Distillery, the name has been carried by various individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, literature, and politics in Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sauza

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

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

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