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

López-Gonzáles, 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 López-Gonzáles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of López-Gonzáles in America

López-Gonzáles is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The López-Gonzáles surname appeared 119 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 López-Gonzáles.

The history of the last name López-Gonzáles

The surname LOPEZGONZALES has its origins in Spain and dates back to the medieval period. It is a double-barreled surname, combining the surnames Lopez and Gonzales. Lopez is derived from the patronymic form of the Spanish name Lope, which itself is a variant of the Latin name Lupus, meaning "wolf." Gonzales, on the other hand, is a patronymic derived from the Germanic personal name Gonzalo or Gonzalvo, which means "battle and rule."

In the early medieval period, the use of surnames was not yet widespread in Spain. However, as populations grew and the need for more precise identification arose, people began to adopt surnames based on various factors, including their father's name (patronymic), occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin. The combination of Lopez and Gonzales likely indicates that the original bearer of this surname was the son of a man named Lope or Gonzalo.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LOPEZGONZALES can be found in a document from the 15th century in the region of Castile, Spain. This document mentions a certain Pedro LOPEZGONZALES, who was a landowner and local official. Another notable figure was Juan LOPEZGONZALES, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, a man named Diego LOPEZGONZALES (1633-1701) gained prominence as a renowned architect and sculptor in the city of Seville, Spain. He was responsible for designing several notable churches and buildings, including the Iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses.

Moving forward to the 19th century, one cannot overlook the contribution of José LOPEZGONZALES (1822-1892), a prominent Mexican politician and journalist. He played a significant role in the Reform War and the resistance against the French intervention in Mexico.

Another notable figure was María LOPEZGONZALES (1876-1945), a Spanish painter and sculptor who gained recognition for her works depicting traditional Spanish themes and landscapes. Her paintings can be found in various museums across Spain.

It is worth noting that the surname LOPEZGONZALES has also been present in other Spanish-speaking regions, such as Latin America, where it was carried by settlers and immigrants from Spain during the colonial era. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the surname may have evolved slightly in different regions, but its roots can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name López-Gonzáles

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname López-Gonzáles.

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 López-Gonzáles 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 López-Gonzáles was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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