Find out how popular the last name Ríos-Martínez 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-Martínez.

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

Popularity of Ríos-Martínez in America

Ríos-Martínez is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ríos-Martínez surname appeared 166 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-Martínez.

The history of the last name Ríos-Martínez

The surname RIOSMARTINEZ is a compound surname of Spanish origin, combining the elements "rios" meaning "rivers" and "martinez" meaning "son of Martin". It likely emerged in the Middle Ages as a way to distinguish families or individuals associated with specific rivers or living near them.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, such as Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. It was common for surnames to derive from geographic features, occupations, or patronymic origins during this period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Pedro Riosmartinez, a nobleman from Seville who was mentioned in a royal decree from King Alfonso X in 1256. Another notable figure was Juana Riosmartinez, a landowner in Cordoba, whose name appeared in property records from the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the surname gained prominence with Juan Riosmartinez, a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and buildings in Granada, including the Granada Cathedral. His son, Pedro Riosmartinez, followed in his footsteps and became a respected architect in his own right.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the surname RIOSMARTINEZ was carried across the Atlantic by settlers and explorers. One such individual was Hernando Riosmartinez, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

Another notable bearer of the surname was María Riosmartinez, a philanthropist and patron of the arts in Quito, Ecuador, in the 17th century. She commissioned several religious artworks and funded the construction of a hospital for the poor.

In the 19th century, Antonio Riosmartinez was a prominent lawyer and politician in Caracas, Venezuela, who played a key role in the country's independence movement against Spanish rule.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname RIOSMARTINEZ throughout history, showcasing its Spanish roots and its presence across various regions and time periods.

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

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

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

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