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

Perez Rios, 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 Perez Rios surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perez Rios in America

Perez Rios is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perez Rios surname appeared 143 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 Perez Rios.

The history of the last name Perez Rios

The surname PEREZRIOS has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "perez" and "rios," which translate to "son of Pedro" and "rivers," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originated from a person who lived near a river or waterway.

In the early 16th century, records show the presence of individuals with the surname PEREZRIOS in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. During this time, Spain was undergoing significant cultural and linguistic changes due to the integration of various communities, including those of Moorish and Sephardic Jewish descent.

One of the earliest known references to the PEREZRIOS surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1542 mentions a certain Juan PEREZRIOS, a merchant involved in the thriving trade between Spain and the Americas.

In the 17th century, the PEREZRIOS name became more widespread throughout Spain and its territories. Notable individuals from this period include Doña María PEREZRIOS (1612-1689), a renowned landowner and philanthropist who established several charitable foundations in the city of Córdoba.

As Spain's influence expanded globally, the PEREZRIOS surname also found its way to the Americas. In the late 18th century, records show the presence of a military officer named Diego PEREZRIOS (1743-1812) who served in the Spanish army during the American Revolutionary War.

Another prominent figure with the PEREZRIOS surname was Isidoro PEREZRIOS (1789-1868), a Spanish politician and diplomat who played a key role in the negotiations between Spain and several South American nations during their independence movements.

In the 19th century, the PEREZRIOS name continued to spread across Europe and the Americas. One notable individual was the Spanish artist and painter, Emilio PEREZRIOS (1832-1903), whose works were widely acclaimed and exhibited in various prestigious galleries throughout Europe.

As the centuries passed, the PEREZRIOS surname diversified and became established in various regions around the world, reflecting the global reach of Spanish culture and influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perez Rios

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

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

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