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

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

Popularity of González-Rojas in America

González-Rojas is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The González-Rojas surname appeared 128 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-Rojas.

The history of the last name González-Rojas

The surname GONZALEZROJAS has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the late medieval period around the 14th century. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of the relatively common Spanish surnames Gonzalez and Rojas. Gonzalez is derived from the personal name Gonzalo, itself a Spanish form of the Germanic name Gundisalvus, meaning "battle protection" or "battle savior". Rojas, on the other hand, originates from the Spanish word "rojo", meaning red, and may have been initially used to describe someone with reddish hair or complexion.

The earliest known record of the surname GONZALEZROJAS can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Fernando GONZALEZROJAS is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1412. Another early reference appears in the municipal records of Granada, where a María GONZALEZROJAS is listed as a resident in the year 1487.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the GONZALEZROJAS surname. One of the earliest was Diego GONZALEZROJAS (1452-1521), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands and later served as a governor in the Americas. Another prominent figure was Juan GONZALEZROJAS (1628-1703), a Spanish painter and architect who designed several churches and palaces in Madrid and its surrounding areas.

During the 19th century, the GONZALEZROJAS surname gained prominence in the field of literature. Manuel GONZALEZROJAS (1822-1887) was a renowned Spanish poet and playwright, known for his romantic works and his contributions to the development of the Spanish theater. A contemporary of his, Rafael GONZALEZROJAS (1839-1902), was a respected historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of Spain and its colonies.

In more recent times, one of the most notable individuals with the GONZALEZROJAS surname was Ignacio GONZALEZROJAS (1916-2005), a Mexican artist and sculptor widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Mexican muralism movement. His works, which often depicted scenes from Mexican history and culture, adorned numerous public buildings and spaces throughout Mexico.

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

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

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

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