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

Verdinez, 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 Verdinez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Verdinez in America

Verdinez is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Verdinez surname appeared 101 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 Verdinez.

The history of the last name Verdinez

The surname Verdinez originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "verde," meaning green, and the suffix "-ez," which indicates a surname of patronymic origin. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a green or lush area or was associated with agriculture or forestry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Verdinez can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a census document from the 14th century that lists landowners and tenants in the region of Castile. This document mentions a certain "Gómez Verdinez" as a landowner in the village of Espinosa de los Monteros.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Verdinez was Pedro Verdinez, a renowned architect who worked on several notable projects in Seville, including the construction of the Alcázar Palace. He was born in 1420 and died in 1498.

Another historical figure associated with this surname was Juan Verdinez, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Verdinez played a significant role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles by the Spanish Crown.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Isabel Verdinez gained recognition as a influential philanthropist and patron of the arts in Madrid. She was born in 1625 and used her wealth to support various cultural and educational initiatives throughout the city.

During the 18th century, the Verdinez surname was also found in parts of Latin America, likely due to Spanish colonization and migration. One notable bearer of the name was Miguel Verdinez, a wealthy landowner and cattle rancher in the region of Nueva Andalucía, which is now part of Argentina. He lived from 1720 to 1798.

While the Verdinez surname is relatively uncommon today, it continues to be associated with its Spanish roots and the rich history of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Verdinez

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

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

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