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

Lopezvelásquez, 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 Lopezvelásquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lopezvelásquez in America

Lopezvelásquez is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lopezvelásquez surname appeared 149 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 Lopezvelásquez.

The history of the last name Lopezvelásquez

The surname LOPEZVELASQUEZ is of Spanish origin, originating from the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura in southern Spain. It is a compound name formed by the combination of two distinct surnames, Lopez and Velasquez, which were likely joined through marriage or family ties.

The name Lopez traces its roots to the ancient Roman name Lupus, meaning "wolf." It was a common surname in medieval Spain, particularly among families of noble or military backgrounds. The Velasquez component is derived from the Spanish word "velasco," which has its origins in the Basque language and means "crow" or "raven."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Velasquez can be found in the Cartulario de Valpuesta, a 10th-century cartulary from the Monastery of San Pedro de Valpuesta in the province of Burgos, where several individuals with this surname are mentioned.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Fernán Velásquez de Cuéllar (c. 1210-1292) served as the Lord of Cuéllar and played a significant role in the wars against the Moors during the Reconquista. His descendants continued to use the Velásquez surname in subsequent generations.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar (c. 1465-1524), a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that established the first Spanish settlement on the island of Cuba in 1511. He served as the first governor of Cuba until his death.

During the 16th century, the Spanish artist Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez (1599-1660), widely regarded as one of the most influential painters in European art history, was born in Seville. His works, including famous portraits of the Spanish royal family, are considered masterpieces of the Spanish Golden Age.

In the field of literature, the Spanish poet and playwright Gaspar Aguilar y Velásquez (1567-1623) gained recognition for his works, including the play "La venganza honrosa" (The Honorable Revenge).

The name LOPEZVELASQUEZ has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, reflecting the blend of two prominent Spanish surnames with deep roots in the country's cultural and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lopezvelásquez

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

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

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