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

Gonzalez M., 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 Gonzalez M. surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gonzalez M. in America

Gonzalez M. is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gonzalez M. surname appeared 122 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 Gonzalez M..

The history of the last name Gonzalez M.

The surname "GONZALEZM" has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Galicia. The name is derived from the given name "Gonzalo," which is a Spanish form of the Germanic name "Gundisalvus," meaning "battle protection." The "M" at the end of the name is likely a later addition, possibly indicating a patronymic or familial branch.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in various medieval documents and records. One notable example is the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century manuscript that mentions a certain "Gonzalezm de Santiago," believed to be a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago.

During the Reconquista period, when Christian kingdoms were reclaiming territory from the Moors, the name "GONZALEZM" gained prominence. Several notable figures bore this surname, including Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba (1453-1515), a Spanish military leader known as "El Gran Capitán" (The Great Captain), who played a crucial role in the conquest of Granada and the Italian Wars.

Another historical figure was Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada (c. 1495-1579), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the Spanish conquest of the Muisca Confederation in present-day Colombia and founded the city of Bogotá in 1538.

In the realm of literature, the name "GONZALEZM" is associated with Gonzalo de Berceo (c. 1196-c. 1264), a Spanish priest and one of the most important poets of the 13th century, known for his religious works written in the Castilian language.

Another notable figure was Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo (1478-1557), a Spanish historian and author who wrote extensively about the natural history and indigenous cultures of the Americas, particularly in his work "Historia General y Natural de las Indias" (General and Natural History of the Indies).

The name "GONZALEZM" can also be found in various place names across Spain, such as the town of Gonzalezm de la Vega in the province of León, which likely took its name from an early settler or landholder with that surname.

While the surname "GONZALEZM" has evolved over time and spread to other regions, its roots can be traced back to the rich history and cultural heritage of Spain, particularly in the regions of Galicia and Castile.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gonzalez M.

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

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

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