Find out how popular the last name Guerrero Pérez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Guerrero Pérez.

Guerrero Pérez, 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 Guerrero Pérez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guerrero Pérez in America

Guerrero Pérez is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guerrero Pérez surname appeared 102 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 Guerrero Pérez.

The history of the last name Guerrero Pérez

The surname Guerreroperez has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is a compound name, formed by combining the words "guerrero" and "perez." The former is derived from the Spanish word "guerra," meaning "war," while the latter is a patronymic surname widely used in Spain and Latin America, indicating "son of Pedro."

This name likely emerged during the era of the Reconquista, the protracted conflict between Christian and Moorish forces for control of the Iberian Peninsula. It may have been bestowed upon an individual who distinguished themselves in battle or was associated with military endeavors. The surname's evolution can be traced through various historical records, including medieval tax rolls and property registries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Guerreroperez name appears in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This work, which documented hunting practices and geography, mentions a "Juan Guerreroperez" among the list of participants in royal hunts.

During the 15th century, the Guerreroperez family established a presence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. Historic documents from this period, such as municipal records and court proceedings, reference several individuals bearing this surname, suggesting their involvement in local affairs and governance.

Notable figures throughout history who carried the Guerreroperez surname include:

1. Pedro Guerreroperez (c. 1470-1540), a respected jurist and legal scholar from Seville, renowned for his contributions to the development of Spanish civil law.

2. Alonso Guerreroperez (1522-1590), a Sevillian explorer and navigator who accompanied expeditions to the New World, including the voyages of Hernán Cortés to Mexico.

3. Catalina Guerreroperez (1560-1624), a celebrated poet and playwright from Granada, whose works were widely performed in the theaters of Golden Age Spain.

4. Francisco Guerreroperez (1610-1675), a renowned architect and master builder who played a significant role in the construction of several iconic churches and monasteries in Andalusia, including the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo in Seville.

5. Juana Guerreroperez (1785-1842), a prominent figure in the Spanish resistance against the Napoleonic invasion, known for her leadership and courage during the Peninsular War.

While the Guerreroperez surname continues to be present in various regions of Spain and Latin America, its historical roots and earliest recorded occurrences provide valuable insights into the cultural and societal contexts in which it emerged and evolved over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guerrero Pérez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Guerrero Pérez.

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 Guerrero Pérez 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 Guerrero Pérez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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