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

Gijón, 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 Gijón surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gijón in America

Gijón is the 45495th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gijón surname appeared 470 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 Gijón.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gijón 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 Gijón

The surname Gijon has its origins in the northern Spanish region of Asturias. It is derived from the Asturian word "xixón", which means "beach". This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name referring to a location near the coast or a beach area.

The city of Gijón, located in Asturias, is believed to be the birthplace of this surname. The city's name can be traced back to the Roman era, when it was known as "Gigia". Over time, the name evolved into its current form, Gijón, which eventually became a surname.

Some of the earliest records of the surname Gijon date back to the 12th century. In the Cartulario de San Vicente de Oviedo, a document from the year 1165, there is a mention of a person named Petro Gijon. This is one of the earliest known instances of the surname in written records.

During the Middle Ages, the Gijon family played a significant role in the history of Asturias. One notable figure was Álvaro de Gijon, who lived in the 14th century and served as a knight and military commander. He participated in the wars against the Moors and was known for his bravery and leadership.

In the 16th century, another prominent individual bearing the Gijon surname was Pedro de Gijon. He was a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in expeditions to the Americas. Pedro de Gijon accompanied Hernán Cortés on his famous conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

Moving forward to the 18th century, we find Francisco de Gijon, a Spanish playwright and poet. He was born in Seville in 1737 and is known for his contributions to the Spanish literary scene during the Enlightenment period.

In the 19th century, one notable Gijon was Manuel de Gijon y Campuzano, a Spanish politician and diplomat. He served as a member of the Spanish parliament and held various diplomatic positions, including ambassador to the United Kingdom in the 1860s.

Another historical figure with the Gijon surname is María de Gijon, a Spanish nun and religious writer from the 17th century. She was born in Seville in 1620 and is known for her mystical writings and her devotion to the Catholic faith.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the Gijon surname, which has its roots in the coastal regions of northern Spain and has been associated with various notable figures in different fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gijón

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

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

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