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

Apaez, 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 Apaez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Apaez in America

Apaez is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Apaez surname appeared 376 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 Apaez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Apaez 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 Apaez

The surname APAEZ originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "apaez," which referred to a herdsman or shepherd. This occupation was prevalent in the rural areas of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Andalusia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name APAEZ can be found in a manuscript from the 14th century, which mentions a certain Juan Apaez, a shepherd from the village of Villanueva de la Serena in Extremadura. This document suggests that the name was already in use during that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a family named APAEZ residing in the city of Seville, Andalusia. One notable member was Diego Apaez, a merchant and landowner who lived between 1440 and 1512. He was known for his involvement in the local trade guilds and his contributions to the construction of a chapel in Seville.

During the 16th century, the APAEZ name spread to other parts of Spain, including the regions of Aragon and Catalonia. In 1578, a document from the town of Zaragoza mentions a certain Pedro Apaez, a farmer and landowner. This record suggests that some members of the APAEZ family had transitioned from shepherding to agriculture.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the APAEZ surname was Juana Apaez (1612-1687), a renowned poet and writer from Córdoba, Andalusia. Her works, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the rural lifestyle, gained popularity among the literary circles of her time.

Another notable individual was Antonio Apaez (1723-1798), a military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the reign of King Charles III. He participated in several campaigns against the Moors in North Africa and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership.

As the APAEZ surname spread throughout Spain and its territories, it underwent several variations in spelling, including Apáez, Apaeç, and Apaeiz. These variations reflected the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name was adopted.

Over the centuries, the APAEZ surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, merchants, and scholars, reflecting the diverse heritage and contributions of this family name to the cultural tapestry of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Apaez

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

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

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