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

Sazón, 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 Sazón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sazón in America

Sazón is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sazón surname appeared 147 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 Sazón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sazón 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 Sazón

The surname "SAZON" originates from Spain, and its earliest known usage dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "sazón," which means "season" or "seasoning." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the culinary arts, such as cooks or spice merchants.

In the historical records of Spain, the name "SAZON" can be found in various regional archives, particularly in areas like Andalusia and Catalonia, where it was more prevalent. The earliest known record of the name appears in a municipal register from the city of Seville, dated 1587, where a certain Juan SAZON is mentioned as a resident.

Another notable historical reference to the name "SAZON" can be found in a document from the Spanish Inquisition, dated 1612, which mentions a certain María SAZON, who was accused of allegedly practicing Jewish rituals in secret. This document provides insight into the religious and cultural landscape of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "SAZON" was Diego SAZON, a painter from Valencia, who lived in the late 16th century and produced several religious works that adorned churches in the region.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Pedro SAZON was a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He is mentioned in various military records and dispatches from that period.

During the 18th century, a notable individual named Juana SAZON gained recognition as a skilled embroiderer and textile designer. Her intricate works were highly sought after by the Spanish nobility and can be found in several museums and private collections.

In the 19th century, a renowned writer and poet named Ramón SAZON gained acclaim for his lyrical works and contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Spain. He was born in 1821 in Granada and passed away in 1890.

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Alejandro SAZON, an architect who designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Comunicaciones, which served as the headquarters for the Spanish postal service.

It is worth noting that the surname "SAZON" has also been associated with various place names and localities in Spain, such as the town of Sazón in the province of Asturias, which may have influenced the spelling and usage of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sazón

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

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

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