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

Guez, 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 Guez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guez in America

Guez is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guez surname appeared 107 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 Guez.

The history of the last name Guez

The surname GUEZ originated from Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "Ghuzz," which referred to nomadic Turkic tribes that settled in parts of Spain during the period of Muslim rule. The name likely evolved from a personal name or nickname given to individuals who had connections or ancestry with these tribes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GUEZ can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces. This suggests that individuals bearing the name GUEZ were already present in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the surname GUEZ appears in records of the Spanish Inquisition, indicating that some individuals with this name were targeted or affected by the persecution of those with Jewish or Muslim heritage. This could suggest that the name was associated with a particular religious or cultural background during that period.

Notable individuals with the surname GUEZ throughout history include:

1. Juan de Guez (c. 1470-1545), a Spanish humanist scholar and writer known for his works on rhetoric and philosophy.
2. Gonzalo Guez de Balboa (c. 1475-1519), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who is credited with being the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from the New World.
3. Beatriz de Guez (c. 1500-1570), a Spanish mystic and nun who was known for her spiritual writings and teachings.
4. Diego Guez de Navarre (c. 1520-1592), a Spanish military leader and diplomat who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines.
5. Pedro Guez de Montilla (c. 1570-1640), a Spanish painter and artist who was renowned for his religious and historical works during the Baroque period.

The surname GUEZ can also be found in various place names throughout Spain, such as Guezalbarba and Guezalpeña, which may have derived from individuals bearing this name who were associated with or resided in those locations.

While the origins of the surname GUEZ can be traced back to medieval Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities, taking on various spellings and variations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guez

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

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

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