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

Vázquez Gómez, 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 Vázquez Gómez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vázquez Gómez in America

Vázquez Gómez is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vázquez Gómez surname appeared 116 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 Vázquez Gómez.

The history of the last name Vázquez Gómez

The surname VAZQUEZGOMEZ has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is a double-barreled surname, combining the paternal surname Vazquez with the maternal surname Gomez. The name Vazquez is derived from the Spanish word "vasco," meaning "Basque," indicating that the original bearers of this name may have been of Basque origin or had connections to the Basque region of Spain.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname VAZQUEZGOMEZ can be found in historical records from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. In the 16th century, a nobleman named Juan Vazquez Gomez was mentioned in a document related to land ownership disputes in the city of Seville. This suggests that the name was already established among the aristocratic circles of Andalusia during that period.

In the 17th century, a renowned poet and playwright named Luis Vazquez Gomez (1588-1638) gained prominence in Madrid's literary circles. His works, which included plays and poetry collections, are considered important contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

Another notable figure bearing the surname VAZQUEZGOMEZ was José Vazquez Gomez (1770-1834), a Spanish military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Peninsular War against Napoleon's forces. He served as a general in the Spanish Army and later held various political positions, including Minister of War and President of the Regency Council during the minority of Isabella II.

During the 19th century, a famous explorer and naturalist named Manuel Vazquez Gomez (1823-1891) embarked on several expeditions to South America. His extensive research and documentation of the flora and fauna of the Amazon region contributed significantly to the field of natural history.

In the realm of literature, Maria Vazquez Gomez (1878-1952) was a prominent Spanish novelist and essayist. Her works, which often explored themes of feminism and social issues, garnered critical acclaim and helped pave the way for future generations of female writers in Spain.

While these are just a few examples, the surname VAZQUEZGOMEZ has been carried by numerous individuals throughout history, each contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on Spanish culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vázquez Gómez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Vázquez Gómez.

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 Vázquez Gómez 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 Vázquez Gómez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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