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

Idrovo, 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 Idrovo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idrovo in America

Idrovo is the 32676th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idrovo surname appeared 703 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 Idrovo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Idrovo 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 Idrovo

The surname IDROVO has its origins in Ecuador, South America. It is believed to have first emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "idro", which means "water" or "stream", and is likely linked to a specific geographical location or landmark associated with a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded references to the IDROVO surname can be found in the archives of the Archdiocese of Quito, Ecuador, dating back to the mid-17th century. These records document the baptisms, marriages, and burials of individuals bearing the IDROVO name in the region during that time period.

In the 18th century, the IDROVO name appeared in various historical documents related to land ownership and agricultural activities in the Andean highlands of Ecuador. One notable example is Juan de Idrovo, a landowner and cattle rancher who lived in the province of Loja in the late 1700s.

During the 19th century, the IDROVO surname gained prominence in Ecuador's political and intellectual circles. Manuel Idrovo y Villacís (1807-1884) was a prominent lawyer, politician, and educator who served as the president of Ecuador's Supreme Court and played a significant role in the country's educational reforms.

Another notable figure was José María Idrovo (1837-1912), an Ecuadorian writer, poet, and journalist who was a leading figure in the country's literary renaissance of the late 19th century. His works, including poetry collections and historical novels, explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage.

In more recent history, the IDROVO name has been associated with several accomplished individuals in various fields. Jaime Idrovo Quevedo (1912-1999) was an influential Ecuadorian artist and painter, known for his vibrant depictions of Andean landscapes and indigenous cultures.

Gonzalo Idrovo Vinueza (born 1963) is a contemporary Ecuadorian writer and academic who has published numerous novels, short stories, and literary essays exploring themes of identity, memory, and sociopolitical issues in Ecuador and Latin America.

While the IDROVO surname is primarily concentrated in Ecuador, it has also spread to other parts of South America and beyond through migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the Andean highlands of Ecuador, where it likely originated as a toponymic surname reflecting the region's water resources and geographical features.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idrovo

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

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

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