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

Ginez, 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 Ginez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ginez in America

Ginez is the 46404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ginez surname appeared 459 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 Ginez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ginez 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 Ginez

The surname GINEZ is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, derived from the Spanish word "gines," which means "from Genoa" or "Genoese." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals or families who came from the Italian city of Genoa or had ancestral ties to the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GINEZ can be found in the historical archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a nobleman named Juan Ginez, who held land and titles in the region of Valencia.

During the 15th century, the GINEZ surname gained prominence in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Murcia. Records from this period indicate that several notable figures bore this surname, including Pedro Ginez, a renowned scholar and translator who lived between 1420 and 1492.

In the 16th century, the GINEZ family gained further recognition when Hernán Ginez, a Spanish conquistador, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to conquer Mexico. Hernán Ginez played a crucial role in the conquest and was later granted substantial land holdings in the region of Oaxaca.

Another notable figure associated with the GINEZ surname was María Ginez, a prominent playwright and poet who lived in Seville during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Her works, which explored themes of love, society, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, the GINEZ surname gained international recognition when Juan Ginez, a Spanish diplomat, served as the ambassador to the court of King Louis XV of France. His diplomatic efforts helped strengthen the ties between Spain and France during this period.

Over the centuries, the GINEZ surname has been carried by numerous individuals across various professions and walks of life, including artists, writers, scholars, and military leaders. While the name may have originated from a connection to the Italian city of Genoa, it has become deeply rooted in Spanish culture and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ginez

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

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

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