2000
#63,450
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 294
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.11
Rare Last name
Perezgonzalez
A double-barreled Spanish surname indicating descent from two separate families.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,561 Americans carry the last name Perezgonzalez. That puts it at #13,131 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 133,836 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Perezgonzalez surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 133,836
Census rank
#13,131
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,233 bearers of the surname Perezgonzalez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13131st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Perezgonzalez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Perezgonzalez
The surname PEREZGONZALEZ is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the early medieval period in Spain. It is a double-barreled surname, combining the patronymic surnames Perez and Gonzalez. Perez is derived from the personal name Pedro, which is the Spanish form of Peter. Gonzalez is derived from the personal name Gonzalo, which is the Spanish form of the Germanic name Gundisalvus, meaning "battle-renovator."
The earliest recorded examples of the surname PEREZGONZALEZ can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as the Cartularios de Valpuesta and the Becerro de las Behetrías. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Castile and León, where many noble families bore this surname.
One notable figure in Spanish history with the surname PEREZGONZALEZ was Garcí Pérez de Vargas (c. 1235-1292), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Reconquista, the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors. He was known for his bravery and military victories, including the capture of the city of Jerez de la Frontera in 1264.
Another prominent individual with this surname was Martín Pérez de Ayala (c. 1504-1566), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He played a crucial role in the Battle of Las Salinas in 1538, which marked the end of the Inca Empire.
In the realm of literature, Juan Pérez de Montalbán (1602-1638) was a prominent Spanish dramatist and poet of the Golden Age. He was known for his plays, such as El mayor monstruo, los celos (The Greatest Monster, Jealousy) and La más constante mujer (The Most Constant Woman).
The surname PEREZGONZALEZ also has a notable presence in the world of art. Juan Pérez de Guzman (c. 1452-1505) was a Spanish painter active during the Renaissance period, known for his religious works and altarpieces.
Finally, in more recent history, José Pérez González (1888-1923) was a Spanish architect and urban planner who made significant contributions to the city of Madrid, designing several important buildings and public spaces.
Throughout its history, the surname PEREZGONZALEZ has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, military leaders, explorers, writers, artists, and architects, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Spain.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Perezgonzalez
Among Census respondents with the surname Perezgonzalez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Perezgonzalez bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Perezgonzalez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.4% · 2,176
- White1.9% · 42
- Black or African American0.4% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Perezgonzalez
Perezgonzalez appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#24,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,047
+753 bearers (+256.1%)
Per 100,000 0.35
Rank movement Up 39,386 places
2020
#13,131
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,233
+1,186 bearers (+113.3%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Up 10,933 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #63,450 | 294 | 0.11 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #24,064 | 1,047 | 0.35 | +753 bearers (+256.1%) | Up 39,386 places |
| 2020 | #13,131 | 2,233 | 0.75 | +1,186 bearers (+113.3%) | Up 10,933 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Perezgonzalez surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,064 | #13,131 | 45.4% |
| Count | 1,047 | 2,233 | 113.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.35 | 0.75 | 113.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Perezgonzalez bearers went from 1,047 to 2,233 (+113.3% change). The surname moved up 10,933 positions in the national ranking, going from #24,064 to #13,131.
FAQ
Perezgonzalez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Perezgonzalez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,561 living Americans carry the surname Perezgonzalez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 133,836 residents.
How common is Perezgonzalez?
Perezgonzalez ranks #13,131 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.75 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,233 people with the surname Perezgonzalez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,561), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.75 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.75 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Perezgonzalez.
Has Perezgonzalez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Perezgonzalez went from 1,047 recorded bearers to 2,233. That is an increase of 1,186 (+113.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #24,064 to #13,131.
What does the Census say about the background of Perezgonzalez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Perezgonzalez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.4%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Perezgonzalez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.4% (2,176 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Perezgonzalez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.4%), White (1.9%), Black (0.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Perezgonzalez (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Perezgonzalez mean?
A double-barreled Spanish surname indicating descent from two separate families. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Perezgonzalez (0.75 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Perezgonzalez?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.