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

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

Popularity of Sánchez-Romero in America

Sánchez-Romero is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sánchez-Romero surname appeared 164 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 Sánchez-Romero.

The history of the last name Sánchez-Romero

The surname SANCHEZROMERO is of Spanish origin, deriving from a combination of the patronymic surnames Sanchez and Romero. The name likely emerged in medieval Spain, particularly in regions like Andalusia and Castile.

Sanchez is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Sancho, which has its roots in the Latin name Sanctius, meaning "consecrated" or "sacred." This name was popular during the Middle Ages, particularly among Spanish nobility. Romero, on the other hand, is an occupational surname referring to a pilgrim who had traveled to Rome, derived from the Spanish word "romero" meaning "pilgrim to Rome."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Sanchez can be traced back to the 13th century, in the "Libro de los Fueros" (Book of Fueros or Laws) of Castile. This legal code contains references to individuals bearing the surname Sanchez. As for Romero, the name appears in various historical documents from the 14th century onwards, including records of pilgrimages to Rome and religious manuscripts.

Notable historical figures with the surname SANCHEZROMERO include:

1. Rodrigo Sanchez Romero (c. 1460-1530), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico.

2. Isabel Sanchez Romero (c. 1510-1585), a renowned Spanish painter known for her religious works and portraits during the Renaissance period.

3. Juan Sanchez Romero (1575-1642), a Spanish theologian and philosopher who made significant contributions to the development of Scholastic thought.

4. María Sanchez Romero (1680-1745), a Spanish educator and philanthropist who established several schools for underprivileged children in Madrid.

5. Pedro Sanchez Romero (1812-1890), a Spanish military officer who played a crucial role in the Carlist Wars, defending the cause of Queen Isabella II.

The surname SANCHEZROMERO has been associated with various places and regions in Spain, including the towns of Sanchez and Romero, as well as the provinces of Jaén, Córdoba, and Seville. While the name has maintained its Spanish roots, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora.

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

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

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

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