Find out how popular the last name Juárez Pérez 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 Pérez.

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

Popularity of Juárez Pérez in America

Juárez Pérez is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Juárez Pérez surname appeared 178 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 Pérez.

The history of the last name Juárez Pérez

The surname JUAREZPEREZ is of Spanish origin, derived from a combination of the surnames Juarez and Perez. It is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century when it became common practice in Spain to adopt double surnames, with the first surname coming from the father's lineage and the second from the mother's.

The name Juarez is thought to have its roots in the Basque region of Spain, potentially derived from the Basque word "ibar" meaning valley or "ibarra" meaning meadow. It may have initially referred to someone who lived near a valley or meadow. Alternatively, it could be related to the Spanish word "jurado" meaning sworn oath or juror, suggesting the name may have been given to someone who held a legal or administrative position.

The name Perez is a patronymic surname, meaning "son of Pedro" or "descendant of Pedro." Pedro is the Spanish form of the name Peter, which has its origins in the Greek word "petros" meaning rock or stone. Perez is one of the most common surnames in Spain and was often adopted by Jewish families who converted to Christianity during the Inquisition period in Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname JUAREZPEREZ can be found in the archives of the Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain, which contains documents related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. A document from 1598 mentions a certain Juan JUAREZPEREZ, who was a soldier in the Spanish army stationed in Mexico.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname JUAREZPEREZ was Francisca JUAREZPEREZ (1620-1689), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Immaculate Conception in Madrid. She was known for her spiritual writings and her efforts to promote education for girls.

Another individual of note was Tomás JUAREZPEREZ (1725-1801), a Spanish architect and military engineer who worked on several fortifications and public buildings in Spain and its colonies. He is particularly remembered for his contributions to the design of the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida, which was constructed between 1672 and 1695.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname JUAREZPEREZ was Benito JUAREZPEREZ (1806-1872), a Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the 26th President of Mexico from 1858 to 1872. He is revered as a national hero in Mexico for his efforts to reform the country and resist the French invasion during the Mexican-American War.

A more recent example is José JUAREZPEREZ (1917-2003), a Mexican artist and sculptor who was known for his monumental public works, many of which can be found in Mexico City. His sculptures often depicted indigenous Mexican themes and motifs, reflecting his interest in promoting and preserving the country's cultural heritage.

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

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

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

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