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

Vega-González, 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 Vega-González surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vega-González in America

Vega-González is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vega-González surname appeared 117 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 Vega-González.

The history of the last name Vega-González

The surname VEGAGONZALEZ is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is a compound surname formed by the combination of the words "vega" and "gonzalez." The word "vega" is derived from the Latin word "vicus," meaning a small settlement or village. It is believed that the name originated in the region of Andalusia, Spain, where many families settled in the fertile vegas (valleys) along the Guadalquivir River.

The second part of the surname, "Gonzalez," is a patronymic name derived from the given name "Gonzalo," which has its roots in the Germanic name "Gundsalus." This name was popular among the Visigoths who ruled parts of the Iberian Peninsula before the Muslim conquest in the 8th century. The combination of "Vega" and "Gonzalez" suggests that the family may have originated from a small settlement or village in Andalusia, where they owned or worked on land in one of the vegas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VEGAGONZALEZ can be found in the archives of the town of Écija, located in the province of Seville, Andalusia. A document from the year 1521 mentions a certain Juan VEGAGONZALEZ, who was involved in a land dispute with another local family. This record provides evidence of the surname's existence and use in the region during the early 16th century.

Another notable figure with the surname VEGAGONZALEZ was Diego VEGAGONZALEZ, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. Diego VEGAGONZALEZ was born around 1490 in the town of Écija and joined Cortés's expedition in 1519. He played a significant role in several battles against the Aztecs and is mentioned in various historical accounts of the conquest.

In the 17th century, a family of the name VEGAGONZALEZ was recorded as living in the town of Utrera, near Seville. One member of this family, Francisco VEGAGONZALEZ (1625-1701), was a renowned poet and playwright who gained recognition for his works in the Spanish Golden Age literature.

Another notable figure with the surname VEGAGONZALEZ was María VEGAGONZALEZ (1768-1842), a Spanish educator and feminist writer from Seville. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Spain and advocated for women's education and rights during a time when such ideas were considered radical.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of VEGAGONZALEZ settled in the city of Córdoba, where they established a successful business in the production and export of olive oil. One member of this family, Antonio VEGAGONZALEZ (1822-1892), became a prominent figure in the local community and served as a city council member for several years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vega-González

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Vega-González.

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 Vega-González 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 Vega-González was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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