Find out how popular the last name Vasquez 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 Vasquez Reyes.

Vasquez 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 Vasquez Reyes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vasquez Reyes in America

Vasquez Reyes is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vasquez Reyes surname appeared 143 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 Vasquez Reyes.

The history of the last name Vasquez Reyes

The surname VASQUEZREYES originates from Spain and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is a combination of two surnames, Vasquez and Reyes, both of which have distinct origins and meanings.

The name Vasquez is derived from the Basque word "baskoz," meaning "a Basque person." The Basque people are an ethnic group native to the Basque Country, a region spanning parts of northern Spain and southwestern France. This surname is believed to have originated in the Basque region of Spain, where it was commonly used to identify individuals of Basque descent.

The name Reyes, on the other hand, is a Spanish surname derived from the word "rey," meaning "king." It is likely that this surname was initially given to individuals who were associated with royalty or had some connection to the ruling class. Alternatively, it could also have been used to denote someone who lived near a place with the word "rey" in its name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VASQUEZREYES can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, Spain, dating back to the late 16th century. This record mentions a certain Juan VASQUEZREYES, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

Another notable figure with this surname was Diego VASQUEZREYES (1590-1662), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led several expeditions into the Caribbean and South America. He is credited with establishing settlements in present-day Colombia and Venezuela.

In the 17th century, the name VASQUEZREYES appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, which documented the trials and persecutions of individuals accused of heresy or other religious offenses. One such individual was María VASQUEZREYES (1620-1675), who was tried and convicted by the Inquisition in Seville for alleged witchcraft practices.

During the 18th century, the VASQUEZREYES name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Francisco VASQUEZREYES (1725-1802) was a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious and historical works, many of which can still be found in churches and museums across Spain.

In the 19th century, the name VASQUEZREYES was associated with the Spanish military and politics. General José VASQUEZREYES (1810-1872) was a prominent military leader who played a significant role in the Spanish colonial wars in Africa and the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Miguel VASQUEZREYES (1840-1920) was a Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several European countries.

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

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

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