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

Gonez, 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 Gonez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gonez in America

Gonez is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gonez surname appeared 221 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 Gonez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gonez 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 Gonez

The surname GONEZ has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "gon," which means "person of noble birth." The earliest recorded instances of the name were found in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville.

One of the earliest known records of the GONEZ surname appears in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a document detailing the distribution of land and property in Seville after the Christian conquest in 1248. This document mentions several individuals with the name GONEZ, indicating their presence in the area during that time.

In the 14th century, the GONEZ family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Castile, with several members holding important positions in the court and the military. One notable figure was Juan GONEZ de Baeza (c. 1320-1390), a renowned poet and soldier who served under King Pedro I of Castile.

During the 15th century, the GONEZ surname spread to other regions of Spain, including Aragon and Catalonia. One prominent individual from this period was Pedro GONEZ de Mendoza (c. 1428-1495), a Spanish cardinal and statesman who played a significant role in the Spanish Inquisition.

The GONEZ surname also found its way to the Americas during the Spanish colonization. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World was in Mexico, where Diego GONEZ de Cáceres (c. 1550-1609) served as a conquistador and explorer, participating in expeditions to the northern regions of New Spain.

Another notable figure with the GONEZ surname was Beatriz GONEZ de Avellaneda (c. 1590-1660), a Spanish playwright and poet who was celebrated for her literary works, including the play "Triunfo de la Verdad y Amar su Propia Hija."

Throughout history, the GONEZ surname has been associated with various noble families and individuals who have made significant contributions to literature, politics, and exploration. While the name may have evolved in spelling over time, its Spanish roots and connection to nobility remain an integral part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gonez

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

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

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