Show ContentsSuazo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The noble family name Suazo is of Spanish descent, and appears to be of local origin, deriving from a topographic feature, near the place of residence of the initial bearer. Etymologically, the local name Suazo is derived from the Basque word "zuartz" meaning "tree" and the suffix "-azo" meaning "abundance of." Thus, the surname Suazo signifies "dweller at the abundance of trees or forest."

Early Origins of the Suazo family

The surname Suazo was first found in the province of Alava and Vizcaya in northern Spain.

Early History of the Suazo family

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Suazo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zuazo, Zuaza, Suazo, Zuazua, Zuazon and others.

Early Notables of the Suazo family

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Suazo Ranking

In the United States, the name Suazo is the 8,986th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Suazo migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Suazo Settlers in United States in the 16th Century
  • Maria Suazo who settled in New Spain in 1570
Suazo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Ygnacio Suazo, aged 48, who immigrated to the United States from Liverpool, England, in 1907
  • Santiago Suazo, aged 29, who landed in America from Guerriqueiz, Vizcaya, Spain, in 1917
  • Aurelino Suazo, aged 16, who landed in America from Garnecho, Vizcaya, Spain, in 1917
  • Jose Suazo, aged 28, who immigrated to America from Bolibar, Vizcaya, Spain, in 1917
  • Pedro Suazo, aged 15, who landed in America from Ibarranguelua, Spain, in 1917
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Suazo (post 1700) +

  • Juanita Suazo Dubray (b. 1930), also known as Juanita DuBray, a Native American potter from Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
  • Chloe Suazo (b. 1991), known professionally as Chloe Bridges, an American actress, known for her roles as Zoey Moreno in the sitcom Freddie (2005–2006) and as Dana Turner in the Disney Channel original film Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010)
  • Anita Louise Suazo (b. 1937), Native American potter from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
  • Alicia Suazo, American politician, member of the Utah State Senate from 2001 to 2002
  • Pete Suazo (d. 2001), American politician, the first Hispanic Utah State Senator
  • Milton José Palacios Suazo (b. 1980), retired Honduran footballer who played as a centre-back
  • Maynor René Suazo Antunez (b. 1979), Honduran footballer who most recently played for Atlético Choloma as an attacking midfielder
  • Lucy Suazo Pérez (b. 1981), Dominican Republic volleyball player who played with the women's national team at the 2002 World Championship in Germany
  • Amílcar Leonel Suazo, retired Honduran association football forward who played professionally in Honduras and the United States
  • Julio César Suazo Bernárdez (b. 1978), retired Honduran football defender
  • ... (Another 7 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/


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