Find out how popular the last name Reyes 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 Reyes Reyes.

Reyes 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 Reyes Reyes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Reyes Reyes in America

Reyes Reyes is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Reyes Reyes surname appeared 280 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 Reyes Reyes.

The history of the last name Reyes Reyes

The surname REYESREYES has its origins in Spain, with a history that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "rey," meaning "king," and is likely a combination of two surnames that were joined together over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname REYESREYES can be found in the 14th-century manuscripts of the Kingdom of Aragon, where it was associated with noble families and those who held positions of power or authority. The repetition of the word "reyes" (plural of "rey") suggests that the name may have been used to emphasize the family's connection to royalty or their claim to a prestigious lineage.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the surname REYESREYES gained prominence in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, where it was often linked to landowners and influential figures. Among the notable individuals bearing this surname was Diego Reyes (1462-1525), a prominent military commander who played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the Americas, the surname REYESREYES was carried by settlers and explorers to the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances in the Americas can be found in the colonial records of New Spain (present-day Mexico), where Juan Reyes Reyes (1598-1674) was a respected landowner and rancher in the region of Guadalajara.

In the 18th century, the surname REYESREYES gained prominence in the Philippines, where it was associated with influential families and political figures. One notable individual was Felipe Reyes Reyes (1721-1788), a prominent lawyer and public official who played a key role in the administration of the Spanish East Indies.

As the centuries progressed, the surname REYESREYES continued to be carried by individuals of various backgrounds and professions. In the 19th century, Miguel Reyes Reyes (1846-1912) was a renowned artist and painter in Mexico, while in the early 20th century, María Reyes Reyes (1902-1978) was a celebrated writer and poet from Spain.

While the surname REYESREYES has its roots in Spain and the Spanish-speaking world, it has since spread to various parts of the globe, carried by those who have emigrated and settled in new lands. However, its rich history and connection to nobility, power, and cultural significance remain an integral part of its legacy.

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

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

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

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