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

Rigos, 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 Rigos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rigos in America

Rigos is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rigos surname appeared 138 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 Rigos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rigos 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 Rigos

The surname Rigos originated in Spain, tracing its roots back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "rigo," meaning "furrow" or "ridge," suggesting a connection to agricultural or geographical features. The name may have initially been used as a descriptive term for someone living near a ridge or who worked in the fields.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rigos surname can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, where it appeared in various historical documents from the 12th century onwards. It is worth noting that during this time, the name was often spelled as "Rigós" or "Rigós," reflecting the linguistic variations common in medieval records.

In the 14th century, the Rigos name gained prominence in the city of Barcelona, where several members of the family were documented as merchants and landowners. One notable figure was Juan Rigos (1327-1391), a successful trader who established trade connections with Italy and France.

As the centuries progressed, the Rigos surname spread to other regions of Spain, including Aragon and Andalusia. In the 16th century, records show a Pedro Rigos (1501-1572) who served as a military officer during the Spanish conquest of the Americas.

In the realm of literature, the name Rigos appears in several historical texts, including the "Crónica de Aragón" (Chronicle of Aragon), a 15th-century work that mentions a noble family bearing the surname.

The 17th century saw the birth of Francisco Rigos (1622-1687), a renowned painter from Seville, whose works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Spain.

Moving into the 18th century, the Rigos surname gained recognition in the field of music with the composer and organist Antonio Rigos (1725-1801), whose compositions were widely performed in the cathedrals of Madrid and Toledo.

As the centuries progressed, the Rigos name continued to be associated with various professions and fields, including law, academia, and politics. However, it is worth noting that the name has remained most prevalent in its homeland of Spain, with fewer instances of it being found in other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rigos

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

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

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