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

Dominguez, 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 Dominguez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dominguez in America

Dominguez is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dominguez surname appeared 105 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 Dominguez.

The history of the last name Dominguez

The surname "DOMINGUZ" is of Spanish origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish given name "Domingo," which itself is a borrowing from the Latin "Dominicus," meaning "belonging to the Lord." The name's earliest recorded instances can be found in regional documents and parish records from regions like Castile and Aragon.

One of the earliest notable bearers of this surname was Pedro Dominguz, a 12th-century nobleman who served as a knight under King Alfonso VIII of Castile. His name appears in several chronicles and charters from that era, including the "Chronica Adefonsi Imperatoris" and the "Fuero de Cuenca."

In the 13th century, the name gained prominence through the exploits of Rodrigo Dominguz, a celebrated military leader who played a crucial role in the Reconquista – the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. His name is recorded in various contemporaneous accounts, including the "Cronica General de España" compiled by Alfonso X, the Wise.

As the surname spread across the Spanish kingdoms, it evolved into various regional spellings, such as "Dominguez," "Domingos," and "Dominguis." These variations often reflected local linguistic influences and dialects.

One notable bearer of this surname was Juan Dominguz de Benavides, a 15th-century ecclesiastic who served as the Bishop of Palencia. His name appears in numerous church records and historical documents from that period.

In the 16th century, the name gained further prominence through the exploits of Hernán Dominguz, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to the Americas. His name is recorded in various chronicles and accounts of the conquest of Peru, including the "Historia del Descubrimiento y Conquista del Perú" by Agustín de Zárate.

As the centuries passed, the surname continued to be borne by individuals who left their mark on history. One such figure was Martín Dominguz, a 17th-century painter from Seville, whose works adorn churches and galleries across Spain. Another notable bearer was José Dominguz, an 18th-century architect who contributed to the design of several notable buildings in Madrid and its surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dominguez

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

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

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