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

Juárez Martínez, 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 Juárez Martínez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Juárez Martínez in America

Juárez Martínez is the 91625th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juárez Martínez surname appeared 201 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 Juárez Martínez.

The history of the last name Juárez Martínez

The surname JUAREZMARTINEZ is a compound name derived from the Spanish language. It has its origins in Mexico and traces its roots back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonization of the region.

The first part of the name, "Juarez," is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "jurar," which means "to swear" or "to take an oath." This could suggest that the name was initially given to someone who held a position of authority or had taken a significant oath. Alternatively, it may have derived from the place name "Juárez," a municipality located in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.

The second part of the name, "Martinez," is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the given name of a father or ancestor. It is a common surname in Spanish-speaking countries and is formed by adding the suffix "-ez" to the name "Martín," which means "of Mars" or "warlike."

One of the earliest known references to the name JUAREZMARTINEZ can be found in the Spanish colonial records of New Spain (present-day Mexico) from the late 16th century. These records document individuals with variations of the name, such as "Juárez Martínez" or "Juárez de Martínez."

Notable individuals with the surname JUAREZMARTINEZ throughout history include:

1. Benito Juárez Martínez (1806-1872), a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the 26th President of Mexico from 1858 to 1872. He is widely regarded as a national hero for his efforts to reform and modernize the country.

2. José Guadalupe Posada Juárez Martínez (1852-1913), a Mexican printmaker and illustrator, best known for his calavera illustrations, which depicted skeletons in various satirical and political scenes.

3. María Guadalupe Juárez Martínez (1887-1968), a Mexican educator and feminist who played a significant role in promoting women's rights and education in Mexico during the early 20th century.

4. Manuel Juárez Martínez (1908-1994), a Mexican artist and muralist, known for his works depicting the struggles and daily life of the working class and indigenous communities.

5. Jesús Juárez Martínez (born 1957), a Mexican politician and member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), who served as the Governor of the state of Chihuahua from 1992 to 1998.

While the surname JUAREZMARTINEZ has its roots in Mexico, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance can be traced back to the Spanish colonization of Mexico and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Juárez Martínez

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

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

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