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

Acevez, 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 Acevez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Acevez in America

Acevez is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Acevez surname appeared 357 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 Acevez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Acevez 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 Acevez

The surname Acevez has its origins in Spain, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "acebia," which means a canal or water channel. This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived near or worked on such waterways.

The name Acevez can be found in various historical records and documents from the medieval period in Spain. One notable example is the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise written in the 14th century, which mentions individuals with the surname Acevez residing in the regions of Castile and León.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Acevez began to spread across the Spanish territories, including the Americas, as a result of the Spanish colonization efforts. Some early recorded instances of the name in the New World include Juan Acevez, a settler who arrived in Mexico in the late 16th century, and Rodrigo Acevez, a soldier who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Acevez. One such person was Pedro Acevez, a renowned Spanish painter who lived in the 17th century and was known for his religious works adorning churches in Seville and Córdoba. In the 18th century, José Acevez was a prominent writer and philosopher whose works explored topics related to ethics and political theory.

Another notable figure with the surname Acevez was María Acevez, a 19th-century Spanish educator and advocate for women's education. She founded several schools for girls in Madrid and played a crucial role in promoting educational opportunities for women during that era.

Alejandro Acevez, born in 1892, was a celebrated Spanish architect who designed numerous landmark buildings in Barcelona and other cities across Spain in the early 20th century. His works were influential in shaping the architectural landscape of the country during that period.

While the surname Acevez is not among the most common in Spain, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including art, literature, education, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Acevez

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

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

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