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

Pérez-Fernández, 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 Pérez-Fernández surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pérez-Fernández in America

Pérez-Fernández is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pérez-Fernández surname appeared 139 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 Pérez-Fernández.

The history of the last name Pérez-Fernández

The surname PEREZFERNANDEZ is of Spanish origin and dates back to the 12th century. It is a compound surname, formed by the combination of the patronymic surnames Perez and Fernandez. The name Perez is derived from the given name Pedro, which is the Spanish form of the biblical name Peter. Fernandez, on the other hand, is derived from the personal name Fernando, which means "brave traveler" in Spanish.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in medieval Spanish records, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon. It is believed that the surname was initially adopted by individuals whose father's name was Pedro or Fernando, following the Spanish naming tradition of using patronymics.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname PEREZFERNANDEZ was Juan Perez Fernandez, a nobleman who served as a military commander during the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign by Christian kingdoms to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. Juan Perez Fernandez was born in 1180 and played a significant role in the conquest of Cordoba in 1236.

Another notable figure with the surname PEREZFERNANDEZ was Gonzalo Perez Fernandez, a 15th-century Spanish explorer and navigator. Gonzalo Perez Fernandez was born in 1440 and is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore the western coast of Africa, paving the way for future voyages of discovery.

In the 16th century, a prominent bearer of the surname was Diego Perez Fernandez, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Diego Perez Fernandez was born in 1490 and played a crucial role in the capture of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, in 1521.

Another notable figure with the surname PEREZFERNANDEZ was Catalina Perez Fernandez, a 17th-century Spanish poet and author. Catalina Perez Fernandez was born in 1610 and is known for her works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

In the 18th century, Manuel Perez Fernandez was a prominent Spanish military leader who served as a general during the War of the Spanish Succession. Manuel Perez Fernandez was born in 1675 and played a significant role in several key battles, including the Battle of Almansa in 1707.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pérez-Fernández

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

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

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