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

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

Popularity of Gonzalez-Reyes in America

Gonzalez-Reyes is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gonzalez-Reyes surname appeared 254 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-Reyes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gonzalez-Reyes 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 Gonzalez-Reyes

The surname GONZALEZREYES has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 13th century. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of two separate surnames – Gonzalez and Reyes.

The first part, Gonzalez, is derived from the Spanish personal name Gonzalo, which is believed to have its roots in the Germanic name Gundisalvus. Gundisalvus is a compound of the elements "gund" (meaning battle) and "salv" (meaning whole or safe). This name was popularized during the Reconquista period in Spain, when it was common for Christian soldiers to adopt Germanic names.

The second part, Reyes, is derived from the Spanish word "rey," meaning king. It is likely that this surname was initially bestowed upon someone with a connection to royalty or the ruling class, either as a member of the royal household or a descendant of a noble family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GONZALEZREYES can be found in the Archivos Históricos de la Nobleza Española (Historical Archives of the Spanish Nobility), which dates back to the 15th century. In these records, there are mentions of individuals bearing this surname, indicating their noble lineage and landholdings in various regions of Spain.

A notable historical figure with the surname GONZALEZREYES was Juan Gonzalez Reyes (1545-1613), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was instrumental in establishing Spanish settlements in the region and played a significant role in the expansion of the Spanish Empire in the Americas.

Another individual of note was María Gonzalez Reyes (1688-1742), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception in Seville, Spain. Her writings and teachings on spirituality and devotion to the Virgin Mary gained widespread recognition during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the surname GONZALEZREYES was associated with the town of Villarejo de Salvanés, located in the province of Madrid. Records from that period mention several landowners and local officials bearing this surname, indicating their influence and standing within the community.

Moving into the 19th century, Pedro Gonzalez Reyes (1812-1890) was a prominent Spanish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Cortes Generales (Spanish parliament) and held various ministerial positions during his career.

Another notable figure was Juana Gonzalez Reyes (1865-1932), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in Madrid and was a vocal supporter of equal educational opportunities for women in Spain.

While the surname GONZALEZREYES has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration patterns. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the rich tapestry of Spanish history and culture.

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

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

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

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