Explore the Family Name Daza
The meaning of Daza
Spanish: topographic name or metonymic occupational name from daza ‘sorghum’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Arturo, Carlos, Fernando, Armando, Juan, Margarita, Mauricio, Ramiro, Rolando, Alfonso.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Daza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Daza has grown in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Daza ranked 19,343rd in terms of popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to rank 14,862nd. This represents a significant increase of 23.17%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the Daza surname increased by over half (53.78%) from 1,296 in 2000 to 1,993 in 2010. The proportion of people named Daza per 100k also rose by 41.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,343 | #14,862 | 23.17% |
| Count | 1,296 | 1,993 | 53.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.68 | 41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Daza
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Daza surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those with the Daza surname identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase of 0.95%, going up from 83.80% in 2000 to 84.60% in 2010. Interestingly, while there was no representation in the Black community in 2000, by 2010, 0.6% of individuals with the Daza surname identified as Black. In contrast, the representation of the Daza surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased slightly by 2.75%, and similarly, the White community saw a small decrease of 3.24%. The data for those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.8% | 84.6% | 0.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.72% | 8.48% | -2.75% |
| White | 5.86% | 5.67% | -3.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |