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How Many People Have the Last Name Gonzalez?

Official Demographic Finding

~841,025 People

In official U.S. Decennial Census returns, Gonzalez ranks as the #13 most common surname nationwide, representing approximately 285.11 people per 100,000 Americans.

Surname Snapshot

National Rank

#13

Total Bearers

~841,025

Frequency / 100k

285.11

Etymology / Origin

Spanish (Patronymic: Son of Gonzalo)

Popular Full Name Combinations with "Gonzalez"

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James Gonzalez~6,270 people →John Gonzalez~1,700 people →Robert Gonzalez~5,810 people →Michael Gonzalez~7,200 people →

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