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

Colón Rivera, 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 Colón Rivera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Colón Rivera in America

Colón Rivera is the 118853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Colón Rivera surname appeared 146 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 Colón Rivera.

The history of the last name Colón Rivera

The surname COLONRIVERA is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely a combination of two Spanish words, "colon" meaning colonist or settler, and "rivera" referring to a riverbank or riverside area. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who settled or lived near a river.

The earliest known record of the COLONRIVERA name dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in a land registry document from the province of Aragon. This document listed a certain Pedro COLONRIVERA as a landowner in the area.

In the 15th century, the COLONRIVERA name was also found in several historical manuscripts from the region of Valencia. One notable example is a legal document from 1487 that mentions a Juan COLONRIVERA, who was involved in a property dispute.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the COLONRIVERA name began to spread throughout Spain and its territories, likely due to the migration of families from the original regions. One prominent figure bearing this surname was Diego COLONRIVERA (1574-1642), a Spanish explorer and navigator who led several expeditions to the Americas.

Another notable COLONRIVERA was María COLONRIVERA (1632-1705), a Spanish nun and writer who authored several religious texts that were widely circulated during her lifetime. Her works were instrumental in promoting the Catholic faith in Spain and its colonies.

In the 18th century, the COLONRIVERA name appeared in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. One example is José COLONRIVERA (1718-1795), a Mexican landowner and philanthropist who donated a significant portion of his wealth to building schools and hospitals in his hometown.

During the 19th century, the COLONRIVERA surname continued to be prevalent in Spain and Latin America. One notable figure was Alejandro COLONRIVERA (1839-1912), a Peruvian politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several European countries.

Throughout its history, the COLONRIVERA surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, ranging from landowners and explorers to writers and politicians. While the name originated in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Colón Rivera

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

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

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