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

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

Popularity of González-Muñoz in America

González-Muñoz is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The González-Muñoz surname appeared 101 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-Muñoz.

The history of the last name González-Muñoz

The surname GONZALEZMUNOZ is of Spanish origin, originating in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is a double-barrelled surname, combining the patronymic surnames GONZALEZ and MUNOZ.

GONZALEZ derives from the personal name Gonzalo, which is a Spanish form of the Germanic name Gundisalvus, meaning "battle-safe" or "battle-protection." This name was popular among the Visigoths who ruled parts of Spain during the 5th to 8th centuries.

MUNOZ is derived from the personal name Muño, which is a Spanish form of the Latin name Munio or Munnius. This name is believed to have originated from the Visigothic word "mun," meaning "protection" or "defender."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname GONZALEZMUNOZ can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, where it was borne by individuals of noble or influential families. One notable example is Pedro Gonzalez Munoz (c. 1260-1322), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various historical documents and records, such as the Archivo de la Corona de Aragón and the Cartulario de San Millán de la Cogolla. These records mention individuals with the surname GONZALEZMUNOZ holding positions of authority or owning land and property in various regions of Spain.

Notable individuals with the surname GONZALEZMUNOZ include:

1. Hernán González Muñoz (c. 1470-1536), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés.
2. Rodrigo González Muñoz (c. 1510-1585), a Spanish clergyman and theologian who served as Bishop of Cuenca.
3. Juan González Muñoz (c. 1580-1650), a Spanish painter active in Seville during the Baroque period.
4. Sebastián González Muñoz (c. 1620-1690), a Spanish writer and poet known for his religious works.
5. María González Muñoz (c. 1790-1865), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist who founded several schools and hospitals in Madrid.

Over time, the surname GONZALEZMUNOZ has spread throughout Spain and to Spanish-speaking regions around the world, carried by individuals and families who emigrated from the Iberian Peninsula.

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

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

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

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