2000
#23,739
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 995
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.37
Rare Last name
Funez
An occupational surname derived from the Spanish word "funero," referring to someone who made ropes or cords.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,257 Americans carry the last name Funez. That puts it at #10,736 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.95 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 105,236 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Funez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
3.3K
1 in 105,236
Census rank
#10,736
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,840 bearers of the surname Funez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.95 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10736th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Funez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Funez
Among Census respondents with the surname Funez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Funez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Funez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino95.2% · 2,704
- White3.5% · 98
- Black or African American0.9% · 26
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
- Two or more races0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Funez
Funez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#16,349
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,762
+767 bearers (+77.1%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Up 7,390 places
2020
#10,736
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,840
+1,078 bearers (+61.2%)
Per 100,000 0.95
Rank movement Up 5,613 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #23,739 | 995 | 0.37 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,349 | 1,762 | 0.60 | +767 bearers (+77.1%) | Up 7,390 places |
| 2020 | #10,736 | 2,840 | 0.95 | +1,078 bearers (+61.2%) | Up 5,613 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Funez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,349 | #10,736 | 34.3% |
| Count | 1,762 | 2,840 | 61.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.60 | 0.95 | 58.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Funez bearers went from 1,762 to 2,840 (+61.2% change). The surname moved up 5,613 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,349 to #10,736.
FAQ
Funez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Funez?
Name Census estimates that about 3,257 living Americans carry the surname Funez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 105,236 residents.
How common is Funez?
Funez ranks #10,736 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.95 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,840 people with the surname Funez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,257), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.95 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.95 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Funez.
Has Funez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Funez went from 1,762 recorded bearers to 2,840. That is an increase of 1,078 (+61.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,349 to #10,736.
What does the Census say about the background of Funez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Funez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 95.2%. The next largest groups are White (3.5%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Funez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.2% (2,704 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Funez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (95.2%), White (3.5%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Funez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Funez mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Spanish word "funero," referring to someone who made ropes or cords. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Funez (0.95 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Funez?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.