Find out how popular the last name Pérez-Reyes 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-Reyes.

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

Popularity of Pérez-Reyes in America

Pérez-Reyes is the 58604th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pérez-Reyes surname appeared 346 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-Reyes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pérez-Reyes 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 Pérez-Reyes

The surname PEREZREYES has its origins in Spain, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a combination of two Spanish surnames, Perez and Reyes, which were originally patronymic names. Perez derives from the personal name Pedro, meaning "rock" or "stone," while Reyes is derived from the Spanish word rey, meaning "king."

The earliest recorded instances of the name PEREZREYES can be found in historical records from the 15th and 16th centuries in various regions of Spain, particularly in Andalusia and Castile. During this time, the name was often spelled in different variations, such as Pérez de Reyes, Pérez y Reyes, or Pérez-Reyes.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname PEREZREYES was Diego Pérez Reyes (1480-1542), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was awarded several encomiendas (grants of land and labor) in recognition of his services.

Another prominent figure was Francisca Pérez Reyes (1557-1622), a Spanish noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Seville during the 16th century. She was known for her charitable works and patronage of the arts.

In the 18th century, Manuel Pérez Reyes (1720-1795) was a renowned Spanish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in Madrid, including the Plaza Mayor and the Puerta de Alcalá.

During the 19th century, the PEREZREYES surname gained prominence in Latin American countries, particularly in Mexico and Argentina, where many Spanish immigrants settled. One notable figure was Ignacio Pérez Reyes (1845-1912), a Mexican politician and military officer who served as the governor of the state of Chihuahua from 1892 to 1896.

Another individual of note was Emilio Pérez Reyes (1880-1965), an Argentine lawyer and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Argentina from 1936 to 1938.

While the surname PEREZREYES is not as common as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with notable individuals throughout the centuries in various fields, including exploration, architecture, politics, and diplomacy.

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

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

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

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