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

Ivanez, 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 Ivanez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ivanez in America

Ivanez is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ivanez surname appeared 194 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 Ivanez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ivanez 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 Ivanez

The surname Ivanez is of Spanish origin, originating from the medieval Spanish name Ivañez, which itself derived from the Latin name Ioannes. This name can be traced back to the early medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in regions such as Castile and Aragon.

Ivanez is believed to have emerged as a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Ivañez" or "son of Ioannes." This naming convention was common in medieval Spain, where individuals would adopt their father's name as their surname, often with the addition of a suffix like "-ez" or "-es."

Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries indicate the presence of individuals bearing the surname Ivanez in various regions of Spain. For instance, in 1298, a document from the city of Burgos mentions a certain Pedro Ivanez, who held a position of authority within the local government.

During the 15th century, the surname Ivanez gained prominence with the rise of the Ivanez de Mendoza family, a noble lineage that played a significant role in the political and military affairs of the Kingdom of Castile. One notable member was Íñigo López de Mendoza, 1st Marquis of Santillana (1398-1458), a renowned poet and literary figure of the Spanish Renaissance.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Ivanez was Juan Ivanez de Somoza (c. 1500-1550), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Venezuela and the exploration of the Orinoco River region.

In the 16th century, records show the presence of the Ivanez surname in various parts of the Spanish Empire, including the Americas. For instance, Hernando Ivanez de Armenteros (c. 1530-1590) was a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in the colonization of Florida.

Over time, variations of the surname emerged, such as Iváñez, Ibáñez, and Ybáñez, reflecting regional linguistic variations and spelling conventions.

Overall, the surname Ivanez has a rich history that can be traced back to the medieval period in Spain, with notable figures bearing this name contributing to various aspects of Spanish history, literature, exploration, and conquest.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ivanez

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

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

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