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

LunaRodriguez, 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 LunaRodriguez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LunaRodriguez in America

LunaRodriguez is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LunaRodriguez surname appeared 117 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 LunaRodriguez.

The history of the last name LunaRodriguez

The surname LUNARODRIGUEZ has its origins in Spain, originating in the late 15th century during the time of the Spanish Reconquista. It is a compound name, combining the Spanish words "luna" meaning "moon" and "rodriguez" derived from the patronymic "Rodrigo" which means "ruler of the people".

This unique combination suggests the name may have been bestowed upon someone who lived in or near a town with "luna" in its name or perhaps a person who worked under moonlight. The prefix "luna" could also indicate the family hailed from a region or town associated with the moon, such as Luna in the Province of Zaragoza, Aragon.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of this surname was Juan LUNARODRIGUEZ, a military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the conquest of Granada in 1492. His bravery in battle led to him being granted lands and titles in the newly conquered territories.

In the 16th century, Pedro LUNARODRIGUEZ (1522-1597) was a renowned philosopher and scholar who taught at the University of Salamanca. His writings on metaphysics and natural philosophy were highly influential during the Spanish Renaissance.

The LUNARODRIGUEZ name also has connections to the New World. In 1542, the explorer Hernán LUNARODRIGUEZ (1510-1578) joined the expedition of Francisco de Orellana down the Amazon River, becoming one of the first Europeans to travel its full length.

During the 17th century, the playwright and poet Lope LUNARODRIGUEZ (1562-1635) achieved great fame in Spain's literary golden age with his intricate comedies and pioneering dramatic techniques that influenced later European theatre.

By the 18th century, the LUNARODRIGUEZ family had established itself among the Spanish nobility, with Alvaro LUNARODRIGUEZ (1705-1782) serving as a diplomat and advisor to King Charles III. His illustrious career helped elevate the family's status and wealth.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LunaRodriguez

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

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

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