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

Rabago, 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 Rabago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rabago in America

Rabago is the 11302nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rabago surname appeared 2,794 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Rabago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rabago 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 Rabago

The surname Rabago has its origins in Spain, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th to 13th century. The name is derived from the old Spanish word "rábago," which means "thunderbolt" or "lightning bolt." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone who possessed a fiery personality or who was known for their quick temper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rabago can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a census-like document dating back to the 14th century. This document listed landowners and their properties throughout the regions of Castile and León. Several individuals with the surname Rabago were mentioned in connection with various villages and towns.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the name Rabago began to appear in records from the New World. Juan Rabago, born around 1520, was one of the earliest Spanish settlers to establish himself in what is now Mexico City. He is noted as being a successful merchant and landowner.

As the centuries passed, the Rabago surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies. In the late 18th century, a notable figure was Pedro Rabago y Terán, a Spanish military officer and explorer. He was born in 1745 and played a significant role in mapping and surveying the northern regions of Mexico and parts of what is now the southwestern United States.

Another prominent individual with the Rabago surname was José María Rabago, a Mexican lawyer and politician born in 1800. He served as a deputy in the Mexican Congress and was a staunch supporter of liberal reforms during a turbulent period in the country's history.

In the 19th century, the Rabago name appeared in various parts of Spain and Latin America. One notable example is Mariano Rabago y Navarro, a Spanish painter born in 1865. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works can be found in several museums in Spain.

Throughout its history, the Rabago surname has been associated with various locations and place names. In Spain, it has been particularly prevalent in regions like Cantabria, Asturias, and Castile-León. In Latin America, it has strong roots in Mexico, as well as countries like Colombia and Venezuela, reflecting the migrations of Spanish settlers during the colonial era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rabago

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

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

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