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

Santos Pérez, 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 Santos Pérez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Santos Pérez in America

Santos Pérez is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Santos Pérez surname appeared 105 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 Santos Pérez.

The history of the last name Santos Pérez

The surname SANTOSPEREZ is of Spanish origin, originating in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval era. It is a compound surname, which was common in Spain and Portugal, formed by combining two separate surnames – Santos and Perez.

The first component, Santos, is derived from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "saint." This component likely referred to an ancestor who lived near a church dedicated to a particular saint or who held a religious position within the church.

The second component, Perez, is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Pedro, which is the Spanish form of the name Peter. Patronymic surnames were commonly used in Spain and Portugal, indicating the name of the father or an ancestor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SANTOSPEREZ can be found in the 15th century, in a document from the region of Galicia, Spain. This document mentions a certain Juan SANTOSPEREZ, who was a landowner and prominent figure in the local community.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the surname SANTOSPEREZ gained prominence in various parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Castile. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Diego SANTOSPEREZ (c. 1520 - 1585), a Spanish navigator and explorer who participated in several expeditions to the Americas.
2. Beatriz SANTOSPEREZ (c. 1560 - 1630), a renowned scholar and writer from Seville, known for her works on philosophy and theology.
3. Pedro SANTOSPEREZ (c. 1590 - 1650), a Spanish military commander who played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War.
4. Juana SANTOSPEREZ (c. 1610 - 1680), a noblewoman from Madrid, known for her philanthropic efforts and support of various religious orders.
5. Francisco SANTOSPEREZ (c. 1650 - 1720), a renowned architect from Granada, responsible for the design and construction of several notable churches and monasteries in southern Spain.

With the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the surname SANTOSPEREZ also spread to various parts of the New World, particularly to regions such as Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. In these regions, the surname underwent slight variations in spelling and pronunciation, reflecting the influence of local languages and dialects.

Overall, the surname SANTOSPEREZ has a rich historical legacy, deeply rooted in the cultural and religious traditions of Spain. Its compound nature reflects the intricate tapestry of Spanish naming conventions, blending the concepts of sainthood and patronymic lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Santos Pérez

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

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

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