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

Verdoza, 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 Verdoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verdoza in America

Verdoza is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verdoza surname appeared 203 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 Verdoza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Verdoza 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 Verdoza

The surname Verdoza is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, specifically in the city of Seville. The name is derived from the Spanish words "verde" (green) and "oza" (meadow or pasture), likely referring to an individual who resided near a green meadow or pastureland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Verdoza name appears in a royal land grant document from the year 1492, where a certain Juan Verdoza was awarded a parcel of land in recognition of his service during the Reconquista. This document, preserved in the archives of Seville, provides valuable insight into the name's historical presence in the region.

In the 16th century, the name Verdoza can be found in several church records and municipal documents from various towns in Andalusia. Notably, a Pedro Verdoza is mentioned as a prominent landowner in the town of Écija in the year 1548.

The Verdoza name gained further prominence in the 17th century, with the birth of Diego Verdoza (1612-1679), a renowned playwright and poet from Seville. His works, which included plays and sonnets, were widely acclaimed during the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

Another notable figure bearing the Verdoza surname was María Verdoza (1715-1789), a celebrated painter from the city of Granada. Her works, primarily portraiture and religious scenes, adorned many churches and noble households in Andalusia during the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the Verdoza name found its way to the New World, with José Verdoza (1821-1898), a Spanish immigrant who settled in Argentina and became a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in the province of Córdoba.

Throughout the centuries, variations in the spelling of the Verdoza name have been observed, including Verdosa, Verdoça, and Verdoza, reflecting regional linguistic variations and the evolution of the Spanish language over time.

While the Verdoza surname may not be among the most common in modern times, its rich history and connections to cultural figures and events make it a fascinating name to explore, offering a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of Spanish heritage and its influence across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verdoza

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

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

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