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

Gomez-González, 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 Gomez-González surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gomez-González in America

Gomez-González is the 53316th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gomez-González surname appeared 388 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 Gomez-González.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gomez-González 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 Gomez-González

The surname GOMEZGONZALEZ has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is a double-barreled surname, combining the paternal surnames Gomez and Gonzalez. Gomez is derived from the Germanic name Gumm, meaning "man" or "person." Gonzalez, on the other hand, originated from the Spanish patronymic form of the personal name Gonzalo, which is itself a variant of the Visigothic name Gunthisalus.

The earliest recorded instances of the Gomez surname can be found in the 13th century, with notable individuals such as Pero Gomez, a nobleman and military leader during the Reconquista. The Gonzalez surname also has a long history, with records dating back to the 10th century, such as the famous Count Gonzalo Fernandez, a prominent figure in the Reconquista and the repopulation of the Iberian Peninsula.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the GOMEZGONZALEZ surname appeared in various historical documents, including the archives of the Spanish Inquisition and the records of Spanish conquests and settlements in the Americas. One notable figure from this era was Juan Gomez Gonzalez, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro in the 16th century.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the GOMEZGONZALEZ surname spread to various regions, including the Americas, the Philippines, and parts of Africa. In Mexico, for instance, the surname can be traced back to the 16th century, with individuals like Francisco Gomez Gonzalez, a Spanish settler and landowner in New Spain.

Throughout history, several noteworthy individuals have borne the GOMEZGONZALEZ surname. These include:

1. Alejandro Gomez Gonzalez (1863-1938), a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the interim President of Mexico in 1920.
2. Mariano Gomez Gonzalez (1799-1872), a Venezuelan military leader and politician who played a significant role in the Venezuelan War of Independence.
3. Jose Gomez Gonzalez (1869-1935), a Spanish painter and sculptor known for his works depicting scenes from rural life in Andalusia.
4. Francisco Gomez Gonzalez (1783-1858), a Spanish artist and painter who specialized in religious and historical themes.
5. Juan Gomez Gonzalez (1547-1609), a Spanish Jesuit missionary and linguist who worked among the indigenous populations of Mexico and authored several works on their languages and cultures.

While the GOMEZGONZALEZ surname has evolved over time and spread across various regions, it remains deeply rooted in its Spanish origins, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of its component surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gomez-González

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Gomez-González.

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 Gomez-González 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 Gomez-González 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 Gomez-González was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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