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

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

Popularity of González-Martín in America

González-Martín is the 38103rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The González-Martín surname appeared 582 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-Martín.

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

The surname GONZALEZMARTIN has its origins in Spain, originating in the early Middle Ages around the 9th century. It is a combination of two surnames, Gonzalez and Martin, both of which have distinct histories.

The name Gonzalez is derived from the Spanish personal name Gonzalo, which in turn comes from the Germanic name Gundisalvus. This name is composed of the elements "gund" meaning "battle" and "salv" meaning "protection" or "salvation". The name was popular among the Visigoths who ruled parts of Spain and later adopted by the Spanish nobility.

Martin, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Martin, which has its roots in the Latin name Martinus. This name was originally derived from the name of the Roman god Mars, the god of war. It was later adopted as a Christian name and became popular due to the veneration of Saint Martin of Tours.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname GONZALEZMARTIN can be found in medieval Spanish documents and records from the 12th and 13th centuries. One notable example is Juan Gonzalez Martin, a Spanish nobleman who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the 13th century.

Another historical figure with this surname was Pedro Gonzalez Martin, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. He later became one of the first European settlers in the Caribbean.

In the 15th century, the surname GONZALEZMARTIN appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, with several individuals bearing this name being tried for various offenses. One such person was Alonso Gonzalez Martin, a converso (a Jewish convert to Christianity) who was accused of practicing Judaism in secret.

Moving forward to the 16th century, there was a prominent Spanish soldier named Diego Gonzalez Martin, who fought in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés. He was awarded land grants and played a significant role in the colonization of New Spain.

In the 18th century, Juan Gonzalez Martin was a Spanish painter and engraver who was known for his religious works and portraits. He was active in Madrid and worked for the Spanish royal court.

As the surname spread across Spain and its colonies, it took on various regional variations and spellings, such as González Martín, Gonzálezmartin, and Gonzalez-Martin. However, the core elements of the name remained the same, reflecting the rich heritage and history of Spain.

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

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

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

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