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

Hidrogo, 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 Hidrogo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hidrogo in America

Hidrogo is the 32562nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hidrogo surname appeared 706 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 Hidrogo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hidrogo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Hidrogo

The surname "HIDROGO" originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "hidro," meaning water, and the suffix "go," indicating a place of origin, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have resided near a body of water or a region abundant with water sources.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname appears in the medieval Spanish manuscript "Codex Calixtinus," which dates back to the 12th century. This codex contains a list of pilgrims who embarked on the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, and among the names mentioned is "Rodrigo Hidrogo," indicating the presence of this surname during that era.

Historical records also suggest a connection between the Hidrogo surname and the town of Hidrogos, located in the province of Burgos, Spain. It is likely that the surname originated from this place name, with early bearers hailing from or residing in this region.

One notable figure bearing the Hidrogo surname was Juan Hidrogo, a renowned Spanish architect born in the late 15th century. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes in Toledo, which was commissioned by the Catholic Monarchs in the late 15th century.

Another distinguished individual was María Hidrogo, a 16th-century Spanish painter who specialized in religious art. Her works, which include numerous altarpieces and frescoes, can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout Spain.

In the 17th century, Pedro Hidrogo, a Spanish explorer and navigator, played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Pacific Ocean. He led several expeditions and is credited with discovering several islands in the South Pacific.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Antonio Hidrogo was a renowned Spanish botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Americas. He accompanied several scientific expeditions to the New World and documented numerous plant species previously unknown to European scholars.

Finally, in the 19th century, Isabel Hidrogo was a celebrated Spanish author and poet. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and garnered critical praise during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hidrogo

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

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 Hidrogo 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Hidrogo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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