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

Rius, 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 Rius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rius in America

Rius is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rius surname appeared 153 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 Rius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rius 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 Rius

The surname RIUS originated in the Catalonia region of Spain during the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the old Catalan word "riu," meaning "river." This suggests that the name may have initially been a topographic surname, given to someone living near a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Llibre de Repartiment de València," a 13th-century document that recorded the distribution of lands and properties among the conquerors of Valencia after the Reconquista. The name appears as "Riu," which was likely the original spelling before it evolved into its current form, RIUS.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Bernat Rius was a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Vilafranca del Penedès. He was involved in various business ventures and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

During the 15th century, the RIUS surname gained prominence in the city of Barcelona. One notable individual was Jaume Rius, a respected lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Royal Audiencia of Catalonia, a high court of justice.

In the 16th century, a Catalan explorer named Jaume Rius participated in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He accompanied the famous explorer Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico and played a role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire.

The 17th century saw the birth of Joan Rius, a renowned Catalan painter and sculptor. His works adorned many churches and monasteries throughout Catalonia, and he is considered one of the leading artists of the Baroque period in the region.

As the centuries progressed, the RIUS surname spread beyond Catalonia and can now be found in various parts of Spain, as well as in other Spanish-speaking countries due to migration and colonization. Despite its geographical dispersion, the name retains its connection to its Catalan roots and the historical significance it holds in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rius

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

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

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