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

Jimez, 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 Jimez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jimez in America

Jimez is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jimez surname appeared 239 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 Jimez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jimez 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 Jimez

The surname Jimez is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Castile during the medieval period. It is considered a variant spelling or a derivation of the more common Spanish surname Jimenez, which has its roots in the ancient Iberian language.

One theory suggests that Jimez is derived from the Iberian name "Shemnu," which means "son of." This name was later influenced by the Latin word "filius," meaning "son," resulting in the form "Jimenez" or "Jimez." The spelling variation may have arisen due to regional dialects or scribal errors in historical records.

Historical references to the surname Jimez can be found in various medieval documents, including the Becerro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century manuscript that recorded landholdings and vassalage in the Kingdom of Castile. This document mentions individuals with the surname Jimez, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Jimez was Pedro Jimez de Cisneros, a prominent figure in the 15th century. He served as a military commander and played a significant role in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain, in 1492.

Another notable figure was Juan Jimez de Orozco, a 16th-century Spanish poet and playwright. He was born in Oropesa, Castile, around 1500 and is best known for his religious poetry and plays, which reflected the cultural and literary trends of the Spanish Golden Age.

In the 17th century, Andrés Jimez de Rada, a Spanish architect, left a lasting legacy with his contributions to the Baroque style of architecture. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Church of San Andrés in Madrid.

The surname Jimez also has connections to place names in Spain. For example, the town of Jimena de la Frontera in the province of Cádiz is believed to be derived from the Arabic name "Sumuna," which may have influenced the surname's spelling.

Additionally, Juan Jimez de Rada, a 13th-century Archbishop of Toledo and historian, is remembered for his work "Crónica de España" (Chronicle of Spain), which provided valuable insights into the history and culture of medieval Spain.

These examples illustrate the rich history and prevalence of the surname Jimez in various regions of Spain, particularly in Castile, where it has been present since the medieval era. Despite its less common spelling, the surname Jimez holds a significant place in Spanish history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jimez

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

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

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