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

Ríos-García, 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 Ríos-García surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ríos-García in America

Ríos-García is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ríos-García surname appeared 162 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 Ríos-García.

The history of the last name Ríos-García

The surname RIOSGARCIA has its origins in Spain, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is a compound name formed by the combination of two Spanish words: "rios" meaning "rivers," and "garcia," a patronymic surname derived from the personal name "Garcia," which was a common name among the Visigoths and later adopted by the Spanish.

In its earliest form, the name appeared as "Rios Garcia" in records from the regions of Castile and Andalusia. It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who lived near or had some association with rivers, as the word "rios" suggests. Over time, the two words were combined into a single surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname RIOSGARCIA can be found in the Archivo General de Indias (General Archive of the Indies) in Seville, Spain. This archive contains documents from the Spanish colonial era, including records of individuals who traveled to the Americas. In a document dated 1537, a certain Juan RIOSGARCIA is mentioned as a member of an expedition to the New World.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the RIOSGARCIA surname appeared in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, where it was particularly prevalent in the cities of Seville and Cordoba. Some notable individuals from this period include:

1. Pedro RIOSGARCIA (born c. 1560, died c. 1620), a prominent landowner and wine merchant in Seville.
2. Juana RIOSGARCIA (born c. 1585, died c. 1650), a nun and writer who authored several religious texts.

As Spanish colonization of the Americas progressed, the RIOSGARCIA surname was carried to the New World by settlers and explorers. In the 18th century, the name was found in various Spanish colonies, including Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.

3. Diego RIOSGARCIA (born c. 1720, died c. 1790), a prominent landowner and cattle rancher in Veracruz, Mexico.

In the 19th century, individuals bearing the RIOSGARCIA surname were involved in various historical events and movements, such as the Mexican War of Independence and the Spanish-American War.

4. Manuel RIOSGARCIA (born c. 1810, died c. 1885), a Mexican revolutionary and soldier who fought in the Mexican War of Independence.
5. Alejandro RIOSGARCIA (born c. 1870, died c. 1940), a Cuban-born writer and journalist who documented the Spanish-American War.

Overall, the surname RIOSGARCIA has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple continents, reflecting the far-reaching influence of Spanish culture and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ríos-García

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ríos-García.

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 Ríos-García 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 Ríos-García was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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