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

Florez, 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 Florez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Florez in America

Florez is the 3377th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Florez surname appeared 10,570 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 4 people would have the surname Florez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Florez 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 Florez

The surname Florez has its origins in Spain, originating in the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is derived from the Latin word "flos," meaning "flower," and the suffix "-ez," which is a Spanish patronymic indicating lineage or ancestry. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone associated with flowers or perhaps a florist.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Florez can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval Castilian manuscript from the 14th century that documented land ownership and vassalage. The Florez family held properties in the region of Castile during this period.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Pedro Florez served as a trusted advisor to King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, the monarchs who sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas. Pedro Florez played a crucial role in the Spanish Inquisition and the expulsion of Jews and Muslims from Spain.

During the 16th century, the Florez name appeared in various historical records, including the chronicles of the conquistadors who explored and conquered parts of the Americas. One notable individual was Juan Florez de Ocáriz, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the 1520s.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish historian and scholar Enrique Florez (1701-1773) made significant contributions to the study of Spanish ecclesiastical history through his monumental work España Sagrada, a comprehensive account of the country's religious history and antiquities.

Another distinguished bearer of the Florez name was Juan José Florez (1756-1799), a renowned Spanish composer and organist who played a vital role in the development of Spanish music during the late 18th century. His compositions, including operas and religious works, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Europe.

Over the centuries, variations of the Florez surname have emerged, such as Flores, Flor, and Florenz, reflecting the influence of regional dialects and linguistic evolution. Additionally, the name has been carried to various parts of the world, including Latin America and the Philippines, due to Spanish colonization and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Florez

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

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

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