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

Ribota, 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 Ribota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ribota in America

Ribota is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ribota surname appeared 189 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 Ribota.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ribota 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 Ribota

The surname RIBOTA originates from Spain, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "ribota," which means "small stream" or "rivulet." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to families residing near a small river or creek.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RIBOTA surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a document from 1487 mentions a certain Juan RIBOTA, a merchant engaged in the trade of textiles. This indicates that the name had already established itself in the region during the late medieval period.

In the 16th century, the RIBOTA name appears to have spread to other parts of Spain, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in cities like Madrid and Valencia. One notable figure from this time was Beatriz RIBOTA, a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts, who lived in Toledo between 1520 and 1589.

As the Spanish Empire expanded its influence in the Americas, the RIBOTA surname also found its way to the New World. In 1628, a settler named Diego RIBOTA is recorded as one of the first Europeans to establish a homestead in what is now the city of Caracas, Venezuela.

During the 18th century, the RIBOTA name gained prominence in the field of arts and literature. Miguel RIBOTA (1702-1786), a celebrated painter from Granada, is known for his works depicting religious scenes and portraiture. Another notable figure was María RIBOTA (1745-1819), a prolific writer and poet from Seville, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

In the 19th century, the RIBOTA surname continued to be associated with notable individuals. One such example is Joaquín RIBOTA (1822-1898), a prominent lawyer and politician from Madrid, who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and played a significant role in shaping the country's legal system.

Throughout history, the RIBOTA surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artists, writers, lawyers, and politicians. While its origins can be traced back to the small streams and rivulets of medieval Spain, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ribota

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

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

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