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

Funez, 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 Funez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Funez in America

Funez is the 16349th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Funez surname appeared 1,762 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 Funez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Funez 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 Funez

The surname FUNEZ has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Spanish word "funez," which referred to a resident of a valley or a deep ravine. The name was initially associated with individuals who lived in such areas, likely in the mountainous regions of the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FUNEZ can be found in the Cartulario de Valpuesta, a medieval cartulary from the northern region of Castile, Spain. This document, dating back to the 11th century, mentions several individuals bearing the surname, suggesting its widespread use in that area during that time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Rodrigo FUNEZ was mentioned in the Libro de los Fueros de Castilla, an important legal code of Castile. His inclusion in this document indicates the prominence of the FUNEZ family during that era.

During the 15th century, the FUNEZ surname appeared in various historical records from the Basque Country, particularly in the regions of Álava and Vizcaya. This suggests that the name may have had a strong presence in that area, possibly due to migration or intermarriage with local families.

One notable bearer of the FUNEZ surname was Juan FUNEZ, born in Seville in the late 15th century. He was a renowned poet and playwright during the Spanish Golden Age, known for his contributions to the development of Spanish literature.

In the 16th century, María FUNEZ, born in Granada in 1520, gained recognition as a skilled weaver and textile artisan. Her work was highly prized among the nobility and helped establish the reputation of the FUNEZ surname in the world of craftsmanship.

Another prominent figure was Pedro FUNEZ, born in Zaragoza in 1612. He was a respected military commander who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War. His bravery and strategic abilities earned him numerous honors and commendations.

In the 18th century, Juana FUNEZ, born in Madrid in 1725, made a name for herself as a talented painter. Her works, primarily depicting religious subjects and portraits, were highly sought after by the Spanish aristocracy and the Catholic Church.

The FUNEZ surname can also be traced back to various place names in Spain, such as Funes de Navarra, a municipality in the province of Navarra, and Funes, a locality in the province of Zaragoza. These place names may have contributed to the formation and spread of the surname in different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Funez

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

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

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