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

Ripalda, 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 Ripalda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ripalda in America

Ripalda is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ripalda surname appeared 119 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 Ripalda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ripalda 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 Ripalda

The surname Ripalda is believed to have originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Navarre. It is thought to derive from the Spanish words "ripa" meaning "riverbank" and "alta" meaning "high" or "elevated." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a high riverbank or cliff.

One of the earliest known references to the Ripalda name can be found in a document from the 12th century, where it is spelled "Ripalta." This spelling variation reinforces the connection to the words "ripa" and "alta." Over time, the name evolved to its modern form of Ripalda.

During the 14th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname Ripalda residing in the town of Cascante, located in the Navarre region. This family likely played an influential role in the area during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Ripalda (1532-1611) was a Spanish Jesuit and theologian. He is remembered for his work titled "Doctrina Cristiana," which was a widely used catechism in Spain and its colonies.

Another individual of historical significance was Diego Ripalda (1552-1625), who was a Spanish priest and writer. He served as a professor of theology at the University of Salamanca and published several works on theological subjects.

In the 18th century, a man named José Ripalda (1714-1781) was a Spanish military officer and engineer. He played a role in the construction of several fortifications and defensive structures in various parts of Spain.

Moving into the 19th century, there was a Spanish painter named Jerónimo Ripalda (1823-1892) who was known for his landscapes and genre scenes depicting everyday life in Spain.

It is worth noting that while the Ripalda surname is most commonly associated with Spain, it has also been found in other Spanish-speaking countries, likely due to migration and the spread of Spanish influence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ripalda

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

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

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