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

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

Popularity of González-Gómez in America

González-Gómez is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The González-Gómez surname appeared 352 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 González-Gómez.

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

The surname GONZALEZGOMEZ has its origins in Spain, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages. It is a double-barrelled surname, combining the two common Spanish surnames Gonzalez and Gomez.

The first part, Gonzalez, is derived from the given name Gonzalo, which itself comes from the Germanic name Gundisalvus, meaning "battle protection." This name was particularly popular in the medieval Kingdom of Castile and León, where it was borne by several prominent figures.

The second part, Gomez, is believed to have originated from the Visigothic name Gumari, meaning "man." This name was widely used in Spain during the Reconquista period, when the Christian kingdoms were gradually retaking control of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the GONZALEZGOMEZ surname was Juan Gonzalez Gomez, a nobleman from the city of Seville who lived in the 13th century. He was known for his role in the Reconquista and his participation in the military campaigns against the Moors.

Another notable figure with this surname was Pedro Gonzalez Gomez (c. 1480-1555), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico. He played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and later served as a colonial administrator in New Spain.

In the 16th century, the GONZALEZGOMEZ surname appeared in various historical records and documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One example is Diego Gonzalez Gomez (c. 1520-1590), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Florida and later served as a governor in the region.

Moving forward, the surname also gained prominence in the arts and literature. Miguel Gonzalez Gomez (1778-1838) was a renowned Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious and historical works. His contemporary, José Gonzalez Gomez (1792-1865), was a celebrated Spanish poet and playwright, whose works were highly influential in the Romantic movement of the time.

Another notable bearer of the GONZALEZGOMEZ surname was Manuel Gonzalez Gomez (1877-1942), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1933 to 1935, during the turbulent years leading up to the Spanish Civil War.

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

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

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

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