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

Rigor, 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 Rigor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rigor in America

Rigor is the 40909th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rigor surname appeared 533 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 Rigor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rigor 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 Rigor

The surname RIGOR is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "rigor," which means "severity" or "harshness." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their strict or demanding nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the RIGOR surname can be found in the Catalonian region of Spain. In the 15th century, there are records of a family with the surname RIGOR residing in the city of Barcelona. It is possible that the name may have evolved from an earlier spelling, such as "Rigore" or "Rigour."

While there are no direct references to the RIGOR surname in the Domesday Book, which was a survey of land ownership in England in 1086, the name does appear in other historical documents from the medieval period. For example, a man named Juan RIGOR is mentioned in a legal document from the city of Valencia, Spain, dated 1492.

In the 16th century, the surname RIGOR began to spread beyond Spain to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable individual with this surname was Pedro RIGOR, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519.

Another significant figure with the RIGOR surname was Juana RIGOR, a Spanish nun who lived in the 17th century. She is known for her work in establishing a convent in the city of Seville and is recognized as a venerable figure by the Catholic Church.

In the 18th century, the RIGOR surname can be found in various parts of Europe, including France and Italy. One notable individual from this time was Antonio RIGOR, an Italian scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the principles of logic and reasoning.

In the 19th century, the RIGOR surname began to appear more frequently in the Americas, particularly in the United States and Latin American countries. One notable American with this surname was William RIGOR, a soldier who fought in the American Civil War and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his bravery in combat.

Throughout history, the RIGOR surname has been associated with various place names and locations, including the town of Rigor in the Spanish region of Aragon, as well as the village of Rigor in the province of Burgos.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rigor

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

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

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