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

Domínguez, 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 Domínguez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Domínguez in America

Domínguez is the 17151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Domínguez surname appeared 1,652 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Domínguez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Domínguez 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 Domínguez

The surname Dominquez originated in Spain and derives from the Latin given name Dominicus, meaning "belonging to the Lord." This name was particularly popular during the Middle Ages due to its association with the Dominican Order of friars, founded in the early 13th century by St. Dominic de Guzmán.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Dominquez can be found in medieval Spanish records, often spelled with variations such as Dominguez, Domingues, or Domingos. These variations reflect the influence of regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

One notable early bearer of the name was Fernán Domínguez, a 13th-century Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. Domínguez served under King Ferdinand III of Castile and participated in the conquest of Córdoba in 1236.

In the 15th century, the Dominquez surname appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, as some individuals with this name were targeted for their perceived religious deviance or Jewish ancestry. This reflects the complex and often turbulent history of the Iberian Peninsula during this period.

During the Age of Exploration, several notable individuals bearing the Dominquez surname contributed to the expansion of Spanish influence across the globe. Juan Domínguez, a 16th-century explorer and navigator, led expeditions to Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, establishing settlements and mapping unexplored territories.

Another prominent figure was Gaspar Domínguez, a Peruvian-born architect and engineer who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Domínguez is credited with designing and overseeing the construction of several iconic buildings in Lima, including the Monastery of San Francisco and the Church of Santo Domingo.

In the 19th century, José Domínguez Bécquer, a Spanish poet and playwright, gained renown for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement. Born in 1805, Bécquer's works, such as "Rimas y leyendas" (Rhymes and Legends), explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

As the Dominquez surname spread beyond Spain, it took on various forms in different languages and cultures. In Portuguese-speaking regions, for example, the name is often rendered as Domingues or Dominguez, while in France, it may appear as Dominique or Dominic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Domínguez

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

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

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