Find out how popular the last name Gonzalez-Moreno 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-Moreno.

Gonzalez-Moreno, 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-Moreno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gonzalez-Moreno in America

Gonzalez-Moreno is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gonzalez-Moreno surname appeared 137 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-Moreno.

The history of the last name Gonzalez-Moreno

The surname GONZALEZMORENO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval era. It is a compound surname, combining the patronymic "Gonzalez" and the locative "Moreno." Gonzalez is derived from the personal name "Gonzalo," which stems from the Gothic name "Gundisalvus," meaning "battle" and "healthy."

The component "Moreno" originates from the Spanish word meaning "brown" or "dark-skinned," potentially referring to an individual's physical appearance or complexion. This moniker may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname before evolving into a hereditary surname.

The earliest known records of the surname GONZALEZMORENO can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Spain, such as Andalusia, Castile, and Extremadura. It is mentioned in several historical documents, including parish records, tax rolls, and land registries from that period.

Notable individuals bearing the surname GONZALEZMORENO throughout history include:

1. Juan Gonzalez Moreno (1563-1633), a Spanish playwright and poet from Seville, renowned for his works in the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

2. María Gonzalez Moreno (1788-1856), a Spanish nun and educator who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate, dedicated to the education of underprivileged children.

3. Diego Gonzalez Moreno (1834-1892), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the governor of the state of Coahuila from 1887 to 1891.

4. Emilio Gonzalez Moreno (1895-1976), a Spanish artist and painter known for his works depicting landscapes and rural scenes from his native Andalusia.

5. Margarita Gonzalez Moreno (1921-2008), a Venezuelan author and journalist who pioneered the use of feminist themes in Latin American literature with her acclaimed novel "Soledad de Espejo."

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname GONZALEZMORENO throughout history, reflecting its Spanish heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gonzalez-Moreno

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

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

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