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

Gomezgomez, 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 Gomezgomez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gomezgomez in America

Gomezgomez is the 67318th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gomezgomez surname appeared 293 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 Gomezgomez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gomezgomez 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 Gomezgomez

The surname GOMEZGOMEZ has its origins in Spain, emerging during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish given name "Gomez," which itself is believed to have roots in the Germanic name "Gummus" or the Latin "Gometius." The double surname is likely a result of paternal and maternal lineages converging, a common practice in Spain.

This surname can be traced back to the 11th century, with records indicating its presence in the Iberian Peninsula. One of the earliest documented references is found in the Cartulario de San Millan de la Cogolla, a collection of medieval documents from the monastery in La Rioja, Spain, dating back to 1076.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Fuero de Soria, an important legal code in the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that individuals bearing the name GOMEZGOMEZ held positions of influence and status during this period.

The surname's history is intertwined with the Reconquista, the protracted struggle between Christian and Moorish forces in the Iberian Peninsula. Several notable figures bearing the name GOMEZGOMEZ played pivotal roles in this conflict, such as Gómez Gómez de Manzanedo (1230-1292), a prominent military leader in the service of King Alfonso X of Castile.

During the 15th century, the name gained further prominence with the rise of the Gómez-Gómez family in Andalusia. This influential clan produced several notable figures, including Juan Gómez-Gómez (1445-1516), a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of the Seville Cathedral.

Another prominent individual was María Gómez-Gómez (1570-1634), a Spanish writer and poet who gained recognition for her religious works and her advocacy for women's education.

The surname GOMEZGOMEZ also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization. One notable figure was Pedro Gómez-Gómez (1620-1688), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who played a role in the early settlement of present-day Mexico.

In the 19th century, the name GOMEZGOMEZ gained international recognition through the achievements of Antonio Gómez-Gómez (1805-1872), a renowned Spanish painter and artist known for his depictions of everyday life and landscapes.

Throughout its long history, the surname GOMEZGOMEZ has been borne by a diverse array of individuals, from military leaders and architects to writers and artists, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Spain and the broader Hispanic world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gomezgomez

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

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

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