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

Corralez, 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 Corralez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Corralez in America

Corralez is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Corralez surname appeared 166 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 Corralez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Corralez 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 Corralez

The surname CORRALEZ originates from Spain, specifically in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. The name can be traced back to the 13th century, during the period of the Reconquista when the Christian kingdoms were gradually reclaiming territory from the Moors.

The name CORRALEZ is derived from the Spanish word "corral," which means an enclosed yard or pen for livestock. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with raising or tending animals, possibly as farmers, ranchers, or those responsible for maintaining corrals or livestock enclosures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CORRALEZ can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a 14th-century manuscript that details hunting traditions and practices in medieval Spain. The name appears in reference to a particular location or region, indicating that it may have originated as a topographic surname.

In the 15th century, records show a Diego CORRALEZ, a nobleman from the city of Seville, who was granted land and titles by the Spanish Crown for his military service during the conquest of Granada. This suggests that the name had gained prominence and recognition by that time.

Another notable bearer of the CORRALEZ surname was Juan CORRALEZ, a 16th-century explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to Mexico. Juan CORRALEZ played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and is mentioned in several accounts of that era.

During the 17th century, the CORRALEZ family extended their influence and presence across the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro CORRALEZ, a wealthy landowner and rancher in the region of present-day Argentina, who was known for his vast cattle operations and contributions to the local economy.

In the 18th century, a branch of the CORRALEZ family settled in the Philippines, which was then a Spanish colony. One of their descendants, Ignacio CORRALEZ (1765-1842), became a prominent figure in the colonial administration and was appointed as the Governor of the province of Cavite.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the CORRALEZ surname spread to various regions, with branches of the family establishing themselves in different parts of the world. Despite its widespread distribution, the name retains its roots and connections to the Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Corralez

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

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

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