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

Idrobo, 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 Idrobo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idrobo in America

Idrobo is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idrobo surname appeared 113 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 Idrobo.

The history of the last name Idrobo

The surname IDROBO originates from Spain and has its roots in the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "hidróbata," which means "water walker" or someone who walks on water. This name was likely given to someone who lived near a body of water or worked in a profession related to water, such as a fisherman or a sailor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the IDROBO surname can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition from the late 15th century. A certain Juan IDROBO was mentioned in these documents as a merchant from the coastal town of Cadiz.

In the 16th century, the IDROBO family expanded their presence to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. Historical records show that a Francisco IDROBO was among the early settlers in the city of Cartagena, present-day Colombia, in the year 1533.

The IDROBO surname is also linked to the town of Idrobo in the province of Navarra, Spain. It is speculated that some individuals with this surname may have originated from this region and adopted the place name as their family name.

One notable individual with the IDROBO surname was Diego IDROBO (1528-1612), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of present-day Ecuador and Peru. He is known for his role in the founding of the city of Guayaquil and the establishment of several settlements in the region.

Another prominent figure was María IDROBO (1786-1854), a Venezuelan independence activist and writer. She was a staunch supporter of the revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar and played a significant role in the struggle for Venezuelan independence from Spain.

In the 20th century, Julio César IDROBO (1917-2005) was a prominent Colombian politician and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia and later as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Additionally, Enrique IDROBO (1909-1983) was a renowned Ecuadorian writer and poet. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Latin America and is considered one of the most influential voices in Ecuadorian literature of the 20th century.

Lastly, María del Carmen IDROBO (1920-2008) was a celebrated Colombian anthropologist and archaeologist. She made significant contributions to the study of pre-Columbian cultures in Colombia and was recognized for her extensive fieldwork and research in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idrobo

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

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

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