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

Rilloraza, 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 Rilloraza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rilloraza in America

Rilloraza is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rilloraza surname appeared 104 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 Rilloraza.

The history of the last name Rilloraza

The surname RILLORAZA has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque words "rillo" and "araza", which roughly translate to "golden" and "valley" respectively, suggesting a connection to a fertile golden valley or agricultural region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name RILLORAZA can be found in a 14th-century land deed from the village of Zuberoa in the French Basque Country, where a certain Petri de Rilloraza was listed as a landowner. This document indicates that the name was already established in the area by that time.

In the 16th century, a branch of the RILLORAZA family can be traced to the town of Lesaka in Navarre, Spain, where they were known as skilled blacksmiths and metalworkers. A notable figure from this lineage was Juan de RILLORAZA (1532-1602), who was commissioned to forge weapons and armor for the Spanish army during the Reconquista.

The RILLORAZA name also appears in various ecclesiastical records from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating its presence among the clergy and religious orders of the time. One such individual was Fray Miguel de RILLORAZA (1674-1748), a Franciscan friar who served as a missionary in the Spanish colonies of the Americas.

During the 19th century, the RILLORAZA surname gained prominence in the field of literature and art. Notable figures include the Basque poet and playwright Jose Maria de RILLORAZA (1811-1879), whose works helped to preserve and promote the Basque language and culture, and the Spanish painter Ignacio de RILLORAZA (1843-1912), known for his landscapes and genre scenes.

Another noteworthy individual bearing the RILLORAZA name was Alejandra de RILLORAZA (1869-1938), a pioneering feminist and educator from San Sebastián who fought for women's rights and established several schools for girls in the Basque region.

While the RILLORAZA surname is relatively uncommon outside of its ancestral homeland, it remains a proud reminder of the Basque people's rich cultural heritage and their contributions to various aspects of society throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rilloraza

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

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

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