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

Sánchez-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 Sánchez-Ruiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sánchez-Ruiz in America

Sánchez-Ruiz is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sánchez-Ruiz surname appeared 181 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-Ruiz.

The history of the last name Sánchez-Ruiz

The surname SANCHEZRUIZ is a double-barrelled Spanish surname that combines the two surnames Sanchez and Ruiz. It originated in Spain, with the individual components having distinct origins and meanings.

The name Sanchez can be traced back to the ancient Roman naming system, derived from the Latin name Sanctius, which itself stems from the word "sanctus" meaning "holy" or "saintly". This surname was likely initially bestowed upon individuals who lived near a church or monastery or had a pious or religious occupation.

On the other hand, the surname Ruiz has its roots in the Germanic name Roderic or Rodrigo, which means "famous power" or "famous ruler". This name was brought to the Iberian Peninsula during the Visigothic migration and occupation of the region in the 5th century.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of these surnames can be found in medieval Spanish documents and records, such as the Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla from the 14th century, which lists individuals with the surnames Sanchez and Ruiz among the landowners and nobles of the time.

Notable individuals with the surname SANCHEZRUIZ include:

1. Diego Sanchez Ruiz (1589-1667), a Spanish poet and playwright from Andalusia, known for his works in the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

2. María Sánchez Ruiz (1864-1942), a Spanish educator and feminist activist who fought for women's rights and access to education in Spain.

3. Juan Sánchez Ruiz (1920-2003), a Mexican artist and painter renowned for his vibrant depictions of Mexican culture and history.

4. Enrique Sánchez Ruiz (1892-1968), a Spanish architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in Madrid during the early 20th century.

5. Cristina Sánchez Ruiz (born 1982), a Spanish professional tennis player who has won multiple titles on the WTA Tour and represented Spain in the Olympic Games.

The double-barrelled surname SANCHEZRUIZ has its origins in the tradition of combining maternal and paternal surnames, which was common practice in Hispanic cultures. This naming convention served to preserve family lineages and connections, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Spain and its influence on naming traditions throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

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

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sánchez-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 Sánchez-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 Sánchez-Ruiz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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