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

Suaza, 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 Suaza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Suaza in America

Suaza is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Suaza surname appeared 104 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 Suaza.

The history of the last name Suaza

The surname Suaza has its origins in Spain and dates back to the 8th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "suazo," which referred to a gentle and calm person. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Castile and Aragon during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Suaza can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval Spanish document from the 14th century. This manuscript lists various noble families and landowners, including several individuals bearing the Suaza surname.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Suaza was a respected military leader and advisor to King Juan II of Castile. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Moors during the Reconquista.

During the 16th century, the Suaza family gained prominence in the city of Seville, where they were involved in trade and commerce. One notable member, Pedro Suaza (1520-1597), was a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of several churches and hospitals in the region.

The 17th century saw the migration of many Suaza families to the Americas, particularly to the Spanish colonies in present-day Mexico and Peru. In 1634, Hernán Suaza (1602-1672) was appointed as the Governor of the province of Veracruz, where he oversaw the administration and defense of the region.

In more recent times, María Suaza (1870-1948) was a renowned Spanish writer and feminist activist. She actively campaigned for women's rights and education, publishing several novels and essays that highlighted the struggles faced by women in her era.

Another notable figure was José Suaza (1892-1972), a Colombian poet and educator. His works celebrated the rich cultural heritage of his homeland and advocated for the preservation of indigenous traditions.

Over the centuries, the Suaza surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Suazo, Suaza, and Xuaza. While the name has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries where Spanish colonization took place.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Suaza

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

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 Suaza 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.

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

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