Find out how popular the last name Gomez-Reyes 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-Reyes.

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

Popularity of Gomez-Reyes in America

Gomez-Reyes is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gomez-Reyes surname appeared 166 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-Reyes.

The history of the last name Gomez-Reyes

The surname GOMEZREYES has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is a compound name derived from the combination of the Spanish surnames Gomez and Reyes. Gomez is a patronymic name, meaning "son of Gome," derived from the Visigothic personal name Gumari. Reyes, on the other hand, means "kings" in Spanish and is likely an occupational or descriptive name originally given to someone associated with royalty or the court.

Historical records suggest that the name GOMEZREYES first appeared in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain, during the 13th century. It is believed to have been used by families with close ties to the Moorish ruling class, as the name's components reflect both Iberian and Arabic influences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GOMEZREYES can be found in the Chronicles of Alfonso X, also known as the Wise King, who ruled Castile and León from 1252 to 1284. These chronicles mention a nobleman named Rodrigo Gomez Reyes, who served as a military advisor to the king during the Reconquista.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Alonso Gomez Reyes was a renowned architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of several iconic structures in Seville, including the Alcázar of Seville and the Giralda Tower.

During the 16th century, a merchant and explorer named Juan Gomez Reyes was among the first Spaniards to establish trade routes with the Philippines and other parts of the East Indies. His expeditions and commercial ventures helped pave the way for Spain's influence in the region.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named María Gomez Reyes (1701-1768) gained recognition as a talented painter and portraitist. Her works can still be found in various museums and private collections across Spain.

Another significant bearer of the GOMEZREYES surname was José Gomez Reyes (1816-1892), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the Spanish Cortes (parliament) and played a crucial role in drafting important legislation during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

The name GOMEZREYES has been carried by many individuals throughout history, and while its origins can be traced back to medieval Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries with strong Spanish colonial influences.

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

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

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-Reyes 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.

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

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