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

Gamiz, 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 Gamiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gamiz in America

Gamiz is the 44808th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gamiz surname appeared 479 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 Gamiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gamiz 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 Gamiz

The surname GAMIZ has its origins in Spain, and it is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "gamiz," which means "brave" or "valiant." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who displayed exceptional courage or bravery during the time of the Moorish rule in parts of Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GAMIZ can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript that provides a detailed account of hunting expeditions conducted by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions several individuals with the surname GAMIZ, indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 15th century, there are records of a prominent individual named Juan GAMIZ, who was a prominent military leader and served as the governor of the city of Málaga during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. Juan GAMIZ played a crucial role in the reconquest of Málaga from the Moors in 1487, and his actions were widely celebrated.

Another notable figure with the surname GAMIZ was Hernando GAMIZ, a 16th-century explorer and conquistador who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru. Hernando GAMIZ was born around 1490 and played a significant role in the conquest of the Inca Empire, participating in several battles and expeditions.

In the 17th century, there was a renowned poet and playwright named Sebastián GAMIZ (1592-1657), who was born in Granada, Spain. GAMIZ was a member of the literary academy known as the "Academia Poética de Granada," and his works were highly acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was María GAMIZ (1620-1693), a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in Seville. She was known for her religious writings and her profound devotion to the Catholic faith. María GAMIZ's writings and teachings had a significant influence on the religious and spiritual life of her time.

Throughout its history, the surname GAMIZ has been associated with various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia, where it is believed to have originated. The name has also been found in other parts of the country, as well as in Spanish-speaking regions of the Americas, reflecting the widespread influence of Spanish culture and migration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gamiz

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

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

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