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

Gutiérrez, 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 Gutiérrez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gutiérrez in America

Gutiérrez is the 49268th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gutiérrez surname appeared 427 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 Gutiérrez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gutiérrez 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 Gutiérrez

The surname Guitierez has its origins in Spain, where it emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "gutiérrez," which translates to "son of Gutierre." Gutierre was a popular given name in Spain during the Middle Ages, and it is thought to have been derived from the Germanic name Godehard or Goderich, meaning "brave by God."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Guitierez can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document listed individuals and their landholdings, providing valuable insights into the distribution of surnames across various regions of Spain.

During the 15th century, the surname Guitierez appeared in several historical records, including the Padrones de Alcabalas, which were tax registers. These records shed light on the prevalence of the name in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Andalusia.

In the 16th century, notable individuals with the surname Guitierez included Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Another prominent figure was Francisco Gutiérrez de la Cueva, a Spanish soldier and explorer who led expeditions to the present-day states of Texas and New Mexico in the late 16th century.

The 17th century saw the rise of Pedro Gutiérrez de Santa Clara, a Spanish poet and playwright renowned for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age literature. His works, such as the play "El Narciso en su Opinión," gained widespread recognition and influenced subsequent generations of writers.

In the 18th century, José Gutiérrez de la Concha, a Spanish military officer and statesman, played a significant role in the Spanish colonial administration in the Americas. He served as the viceroy of New Spain (present-day Mexico) from 1786 to 1794.

During the 19th century, Anselmo Guitierez y Cabrera, a Cuban lawyer and politician, made a notable impact on the independence movement in Cuba. He was a prominent figure in the struggle against Spanish colonial rule and advocated for Cuban sovereignty.

Throughout history, the surname Guitierez has been associated with various place names and localities across Spain, such as Guitiriz in Galicia and Gutiérrez-Iscar in Castile and León. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gutiérrez

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

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

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