Explore the Family Name Maza
The meaning of Maza
1. Spanish: metonymic occupational name for someone who had a mace as a symbol of office or who carried one in ceremonial processions, from Spanish maza ‘mace’ (from Late Latin mattea, probably of ancient Germanic origin). In some cases it may have been used as a metonymic occupational name for a soldier who used a mace in its original function as a weapon. 2. Polish: nickname derived from mazać ‘to smear, sully, rub out’. The exact meaning ofthe nickname is unclear. Compare Maziarz. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Luis, Jose, Angel, Carlos, Manuel, Ana, Cesar, Juan, Mario, Pedro, Refugio, Ricardo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maza has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Maza was ranked 16,326th most popular surname, but by 2010, it moved up to the 14,617th spot, reflecting a 10.47% increase in rank. The count of people bearing this surname also rose from 1,625 in 2000 to 2,036 in 2010 - a significant growth of 25.29%. As a result, the proportion of individuals with the Maza surname increased from 0.6 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.69 per 100,000 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,326 | #14,617 | 10.47% |
| Count | 1,625 | 2,036 | 25.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.69 | 15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maza
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maza between 2000 and 2010. Hispanic ethnicity showed an increase of 14.52%, rising from 61.29% to 70.19%. On the other hand, the percentage of those identified as White decreased by 26.59%, dropping from 32.12% to 23.58%. There was a notable increase in the Black community, with a rise from 0.37% to 0.83%, marking a substantial 124.32% change. However, there were decreases in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, falling by 10.24% and 19.35% respectively. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also declined slightly, from 0.92% to 0.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.29% | 70.19% | 14.52% |
| White | 32.12% | 23.58% | -26.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.98% | 4.47% | -10.24% |
| Black | 0.37% | 0.83% | 124.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 0.69% | -25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.31% | 0.25% | -19.35% |