Find out how popular the last name González-López 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-López.

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

Popularity of González-López in America

González-López is the 23386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The González-López surname appeared 1,088 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-López.

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

The surname GONZALEZLOPEZ has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 12th century. It is a combination of two common Spanish surnames, Gonzalez and Lopez, indicating a family lineage that stems from both paternal and maternal lines. The first part, Gonzalez, is derived from the Spanish given name Gonzalo, which itself is a variation of the Germanic name Gundisalvus, meaning "battle protection."

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval Spanish records, often associated with the nobility and landed gentry. One notable example is Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza (1428-1495), a prominent Spanish cardinal and statesman who served as the Archbishop of Seville and Primado de España during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various historical documents, including the records of Spanish expeditions to the Americas. Juan Gonzalez Lopez de Mendoza (1545-1628), a Spanish explorer and conquistador, played a significant role in the conquest of Chile and the establishment of Santiago de Chile.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname spread across the territories under its control. In the 18th century, José Antonio Gonzalez Lopez (1720-1789), a Spanish naval officer and explorer, led several scientific expeditions to the Pacific Northwest, contributing to the mapping and exploration of the region.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable figures bearing the surname GONZALEZLOPEZ. María Dolores Gonzalez Lopez (1810-1892), a Spanish writer and poet, gained recognition for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Spain. Meanwhile, Manuel Gonzalez Lopez (1824-1897), a Spanish military officer, fought in the Carlist Wars and later served as the Captain General of Cuba.

In the 20th century, the name continued to be associated with individuals from various fields. Enrique Gonzalez Lopez (1912-1994), a Spanish architect, designed several notable buildings in Madrid, including the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones. Meanwhile, Carlos Gonzalez Lopez (1925-2008), a Mexican painter and muralist, gained international acclaim for his vibrant and socially conscious works of art.

Throughout its history, the surname GONZALEZLOPEZ has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and contributions of those who bear this name.

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

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

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

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