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

Jurez, 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 Jurez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Jurez in America

Jurez is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Jurez surname appeared 170 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 Jurez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Jurez 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 Jurez

The surname Jurez is of Spanish origin, derived from the name of the town of Jerez de la Frontera in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia. The name Jerez itself is believed to have originated from the Arabic word "Sherry," referring to the renowned sherry wine produced in the area.

The earliest known records of the surname Jurez can be traced back to the 13th century, during the Reconquista period when the Iberian Peninsula was being reclaimed from Moorish rule. As the town of Jerez de la Frontera was liberated from the Moors, many individuals adopted the name Jurez as their surname, indicating their connection to the town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Jurez can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document dating back to 1253, which detailed the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its conquest by the Christian forces. In this document, several individuals bearing the surname Jurez are mentioned as recipients of land grants.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the surname Jurez. One of the most famous is Benito Juarez (1806-1872), a Mexican politician and statesman who served as the 26th President of Mexico from 1858 to 1872. He is revered as a national hero for his efforts in reforming the country and defending its sovereignty against foreign intervention.

Another prominent individual with the surname Jurez was Juan Ramón Jurez (1770-1841), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1836 to 1837. He played a significant role in the Spanish Regency period and the First Carlist War.

In the literary world, Juan Inés de la Cruz Jurez (1648-1695), also known as Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, was a renowned Mexican nun, poet, and scholar. She is considered one of the most significant figures of the Spanish Golden Age and a pioneer of feminist literature.

Other notable individuals with the surname Jurez include Miguel Jurez Celman (1844-1909), an Argentine lawyer and politician who served as the 10th President of Argentina from 1886 to 1890, and Pedro Jurez Echeverría (1907-1988), a renowned Mexican architect and urban planner who played a significant role in shaping the modern landscape of Mexico City.

While the surname Jurez has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries with Spanish colonial influences. The name continues to hold historical significance and is indelibly linked to the town of Jerez de la Frontera and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Jurez

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

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

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