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

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

Popularity of Pérez-Ruiz in America

Pérez-Ruiz is the 59171st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pérez-Ruiz surname appeared 342 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-Ruiz.

The history of the last name Pérez-Ruiz

The surname PEREZRUIZ is a double-barreled Spanish name, originating in the Iberian Peninsula during the Medieval period. The first component, Perez, derives from the patronymic form of the personal name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" in Spanish. The second part, Ruiz, is a patronymic derived from the Spanish form of the Germanic name Roderic or Roderick.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname PEREZRUIZ can be found in the 13th century manuscript "Fuero de Teruel," a legal code from the Kingdom of Aragon, which mentions a certain "Petrus Petriz Ruiz." This suggests the name was already in use among the nobility or landed gentry of the region at that time.

During the Reconquista, the Christian military campaigns against the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula from the 8th to the 15th centuries, several notable individuals with the surname PEREZRUIZ emerged. Juan Perez Ruiz, a Spanish military commander, played a significant role in the conquest of Seville in 1248. Another prominent figure was Diego Perez Ruiz de Villegas, a 14th century nobleman and military leader from the region of Castile.

In the 15th century, the name appears in connection with the Spanish exploration of the New World. Hernando Perez Ruiz, a Spanish conquistador, accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519 and participated in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

Moving forward, the PEREZRUIZ surname gained prominence in various fields. Miguel Perez Ruiz (1595-1667) was a renowned Spanish architect and sculptor, known for his work on the Alcázar of Seville and the Cathedral of Jaén. In the 18th century, Manuel Perez Ruiz (1724-1795) was a Spanish painter and engraver, renowned for his religious works and portraits.

Another notable figure was José Perez Ruiz (1820-1895), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice and President of the Congress of Deputies in the late 19th century.

While the surname PEREZRUIZ has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries with Spanish colonial ties. However, this report focuses solely on the historical origins and notable bearers of the surname within the context of Spanish and European history.

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

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

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

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