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

Funtes, 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 Funtes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Funtes in America

Funtes is the 83541st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Funtes surname appeared 225 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 Funtes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Funtes 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 Funtes

The surname Funtes has its origins in Spain, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "fuente," meaning "fountain" or "spring." This surname was likely given to individuals who lived near a prominent fountain or natural spring.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Fuentes," which is the plural form of "fuente." Over time, variations such as Funtes and Fuentez emerged due to regional dialects and spelling preferences. The earliest known record of the name Funtes can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties after the Reconquista.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Funtes was Diego de Funtes, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Another notable figure was Juan de Funtes, a Spanish architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Seville during the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various manuscripts and records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. For instance, Pedro Funtes was a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in what is now Texas, while Francisco Funtes was a Jesuit missionary who established missions in California.

As the name spread across Spain and its colonies, it was often associated with certain geographical locations. The town of Fuentes de Andalucía in southern Spain was likely named after a prominent family with the surname Funtes or Fuentes. Similarly, the town of Fuentes de León in Mexico may have been named after an individual or family with the same surname.

In more recent history, notable individuals with the surname Funtes include:

1. Carlos Funtes (1892-1965), a Spanish painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
2. María Funtes (1904-1986), a Spanish actress who appeared in numerous films and stage productions.
3. Javier Funtes (born 1957), a Spanish writer and journalist, author of several novels and non-fiction books.
4. Emilio Funtes (1921-2003), a Spanish composer and musician, known for his contributions to zarzuela and flamenco music.
5. Gabriela Funtes (born 1975), a Mexican politician and human rights activist, serving as a senator from 2012 to 2018.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Funtes

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

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

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