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

Ayala-González, 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 Ayala-González surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ayala-González in America

Ayala-González is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ayala-González surname appeared 112 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 Ayala-González.

The history of the last name Ayala-González

The surname "AYALAGONZALEZ" is of Spanish origin, believed to have originated in the regions of Castile and Andalusia during the medieval period. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of the paternal surname "Ayala" and the maternal surname "Gonzalez".

The name "Ayala" is derived from the Basque word "aia," meaning "rocky crag" or "cliff," and likely referred to a specific geographic location or landmark. It is believed to have been adopted as a surname by families residing near such a rocky outcrop or hill. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Ayala date back to the 11th century, with mentions in medieval documents and charters.

The surname "Gonzalez" is a patronymic name, derived from the personal name "Gonzalo," which itself is a Spanish variation of the Germanic name "Gunthisalus." The name "Gunthisalus" is composed of the elements "gund" (meaning "battle") and "salus" (meaning "protection" or "safety"). The name was likely introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during the Visigothic Kingdom, which ruled parts of Spain and Portugal from the 5th to the 8th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ayala can be found in the "Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a 14th-century document that recorded landholdings and privileges in the Kingdom of Castile. The document mentions several members of the Ayala family, including Fernán Pérez de Ayala, a prominent nobleman and military leader who served under King Alfonso XI of Castile in the 14th century.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Ayala was Pedro López de Ayala, a 14th-century Spanish statesman, historian, and poet. He served as the Grand Chancellor of Castile under King Henry II and wrote several important historical works, including the "Crónicas de los Reyes de Castilla."

In the 16th century, Juan de Ayala was a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on the conquest of Mexico. He is known for his role in the battles against the Aztecs and participated in the siege of Tenochtitlan.

The compound surname "AYALAGONZALEZ" itself likely emerged during the 16th or 17th century, when the practice of combining paternal and maternal surnames became more common in Spain. One notable bearer of this surname was José María Ayalagonzalez, a 19th-century Mexican politician and military leader who served as the Governor of the State of Mexico from 1861 to 1863.

Another individual with the surname "AYALAGONZALEZ" was Pedro Ayalagonzalez, a Spanish-born painter who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is known for his religious paintings and portraits, many of which can be found in churches and museums in Spain and Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ayala-González

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ayala-González.

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 Ayala-González 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.

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 Ayala-González was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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