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

Veizaga, 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 Veizaga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Veizaga in America

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

The Veizaga 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 Veizaga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Veizaga 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 Veizaga

The surname Veizaga is believed to have originated in Bolivia, derived from the Spanish word "veizaga," which means "neighbor" or "nearby." This name likely emerged during the Spanish colonization of Bolivia, which began in the 16th century.

The name Veizaga is thought to have its roots in the Aymara language, spoken by indigenous people in the Andes region of Bolivia, Peru, and Chile. It may have been a descriptive name given to someone who lived near a particular landmark or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Veizaga can be found in the 18th-century archives of the Spanish colonial administration in Bolivia. These records often documented land grants, legal disputes, and other official matters involving individuals with the surname Veizaga.

In the early 19th century, during Bolivia's struggle for independence from Spain, there are mentions of a military officer named Juan Veizaga, who fought alongside the revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar. Unfortunately, specific details about Juan Veizaga's life and achievements are scarce.

Another notable figure with the surname Veizaga was José María Veizaga, a Bolivian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the mid-19th century. He played a crucial role in resolving territorial disputes with neighboring countries.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname Veizaga was Wilma Veizaga, a Bolivian artist and sculptor. Her works, which often depicted indigenous themes and motifs, were widely celebrated and can be found in various museums and galleries across Bolivia.

Another notable person with the surname Veizaga was Jaime Veizaga, a Bolivian writer and journalist who authored several novels and short stories exploring the cultural landscape of Bolivia. He was born in 1932 and passed away in 2018.

Additionally, the name Veizaga has been associated with various places and geographical features in Bolivia. For example, there is a town called Veizaga located in the Potosí Department, and a mountain peak in the Andes range is also known as Cerro Veizaga.

While the surname Veizaga may not be as widespread as some other Spanish or indigenous surnames, it holds a significant place in Bolivian history and culture, reflecting the diverse ethnic and linguistic heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Veizaga

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

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

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