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

Romero Sánchez, 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 Romero Sánchez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romero Sánchez in America

Romero Sánchez is the 107669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romero Sánchez surname appeared 165 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 Romero Sánchez.

The history of the last name Romero Sánchez

The surname ROMEROSANCHEZ is of Spanish origin, originating from the regions of Spain in the late medieval period. The name is a compound surname, formed from the combination of the two surnames Romero and Sanchez.

Romero is derived from the Spanish word "romero," meaning a pilgrim to Rome or a rosemary plant. The name was likely initially given as a descriptive name or occupational name for someone who either made pilgrimages to Rome or worked with rosemary. Sanchez, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Sancho, which is itself derived from the Latin name "Sanctius," meaning "holy" or "consecrated."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Romero can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces in 1248. The name Sanchez also appears in various medieval Spanish records and documents from the 12th century onwards.

In terms of historical figures bearing the surname ROMEROSANCHEZ, one notable individual was Diego Romero Sanchez (1515-1595), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro. Another prominent figure was Juan Romero Sanchez (1640-1711), a Spanish painter and engraver known for his works depicting religious subjects and portraits.

In the realm of literature, Miguel Romero Sanchez (1895-1967) was a Spanish poet and writer who was part of the Generation of '27, a group of influential poets in Spain during the 20th century. Additionally, Pedro Romero Sanchez (1638-1711) was a Spanish historian and author who wrote extensively about the history of the city of Seville and its surrounding regions.

Lastly, Mariano Romero Sanchez (1879-1950) was a Mexican politician and military leader who served as the governor of the state of Morelos and played a significant role in the Mexican Revolution.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the surname ROMEROSANCHEZ throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romero Sánchez

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

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

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