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

Perezguerrero, 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 Perezguerrero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perezguerrero in America

Perezguerrero is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perezguerrero surname appeared 112 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 Perezguerrero.

The history of the last name Perezguerrero

The surname PEREZGUERRERO has its origins in Spain, arising during the medieval period. It is a compound surname formed by the combination of two distinct elements: "Perez" and "Guerrero". The first part, "Perez", is a patronymic derived from the personal name "Pedro", which was a common name among Spaniards in the Middle Ages, stemming from the Latin "Petrus". The second component, "Guerrero", is an occupational surname referring to a warrior or soldier, originating from the Spanish word "guerra", meaning "war".

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the 14th century, when a certain Juan Perez Guerrero was mentioned in a document from the city of Seville, dated 1357. This suggests that the surname had already been established by that time, likely indicating a family lineage associated with military service or involvement in conflicts.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the PEREZGUERRERO surname appeared in various historical records, particularly in regions of Spain such as Andalusia and Castile. In 1492, a Diego Perez Guerrero was listed among the soldiers who participated in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold on the Iberian Peninsula, alongside the Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella.

The expansion of the Spanish Empire in the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries also saw individuals bearing the PEREZGUERRERO surname venture across the Atlantic. In 1542, a Pedro Perez Guerrero was among the conquistadors who accompanied Hernando de Soto on his expedition to Florida and the southeastern United States.

Notably, a branch of the PEREZGUERRERO family established itself in Mexico during the colonial era. One prominent figure was Juan Perez Guerrero, a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher in the state of Zacatecas, who lived from 1678 to 1738. His descendants continued to play influential roles in the region for generations.

In the realm of literature, a notable bearer of this surname was the Spanish poet and playwright Francisco Perez Guerrero, who lived from 1592 to 1657. He was a member of the literary circle known as the "Poetas Granadinos" and is best remembered for his works on religious themes and devotional poetry.

These examples illustrate the rich history and widespread presence of the PEREZGUERRERO surname across various regions of Spain and its former colonies, reflecting its enduring legacy as a name associated with military service, landowners, and literary accomplishments.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perezguerrero

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

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

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