Find out how popular the last name López-Jiménez 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-Jiménez.

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

Popularity of López-Jiménez in America

López-Jiménez is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The López-Jiménez surname appeared 383 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-Jiménez.

We can also compare 2010 data for López-Jiménez 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 López-Jiménez

The surname LOPEZJIMENEZ is a double-barrelled surname of Spanish origin, combining the paternal and maternal surnames of an individual. It originated in Spain during the medieval period, when it became common practice for individuals to adopt both their father's and mother's surnames.

The first part of the name, Lopez, is derived from the Spanish patronymic "Lope," a medieval Spanish name derived from the Germanic name "Loup" or "Lop," meaning "wolf." This name was popular during the Middle Ages and was often given to children as a nod to the strength and ferocity associated with wolves.

The second part of the name, Jimenez, is a patronymic surname derived from the Spanish given name "Jimeno," which is thought to have originated from the Germanic name "Sigimund" or "Sigmund," meaning "victorious protection." This name was widely used in Spain during the medieval period, particularly among the nobility and ruling classes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LOPEZJIMENEZ can be found in the Spanish census records of the 16th century, where it appears as "López Ximénez." This spelling variation reflects the linguistic evolution of the Spanish language over time.

Historically, the LOPEZJIMENEZ surname has been associated with several notable individuals, including:

1. Pedro López Jiménez (1670-1746), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraiture.
2. Manuel López Jiménez (1789-1854), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against Napoleonic forces.
3. María López Jiménez (1824-1892), a Spanish philanthropist and benefactor who established several schools and hospitals in her hometown of Seville.
4. José López Jiménez (1876-1944), a Spanish architect renowned for his contributions to the Modernista architectural movement in Barcelona.
5. Emilia López Jiménez (1910-1998), a Spanish actress and theater director who was instrumental in promoting contemporary Spanish drama during the mid-20th century.

While the surname LOPEZJIMENEZ has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange, particularly to Latin American countries where Spanish influence has been significant.

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

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

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

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