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

Rivadeneyra, 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 Rivadeneyra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rivadeneyra in America

Rivadeneyra is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rivadeneyra surname appeared 446 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 Rivadeneyra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rivadeneyra 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 Rivadeneyra

The surname Rivadeneyra originated in Spain, likely during the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from a place name, possibly "Ribera de Neyra" or a variation thereof, which may have referred to a location near a river bank or shore. Historically, many Spanish surnames were derived from the names of towns, villages, or geographic landmarks where the initial bearers of the name lived or held land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Rivadeneyra surname can be found in historical documents from the Kingdom of Castile, where the name appears to have been associated with nobility or individuals of notable standing. For example, records from the 15th century mention a Diego de Rivadeneyra who served as a royal secretary during the reign of King Juan II of Castile (1406-1454).

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the Rivadeneyra surname was Pedro de Rivadeneyra (1527-1611), a Spanish Jesuit priest, writer, and historian. He is best known for his biographies of notable figures in the Catholic Church, including St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Borgia.

Another notable individual with this surname was Manuel de Rivadeneyra (1805-1872), a Spanish politician and writer who served as the Minister of State (Prime Minister) of Spain from 1857 to 1858. He was also a prolific author, publishing numerous works on history, literature, and politics.

During the 17th century, a variant spelling of the surname, "Ribadeneira," can be found in records from colonial Latin America. One such example is Álvaro de Ribadeneira (1564-1647), a Spanish Jesuit missionary who traveled to Paraguay and played a significant role in the establishment of the Jesuit Reductions, a system of missions aimed at converting and educating indigenous populations.

In the realm of arts and literature, the Rivadeneyra surname is associated with Adolfo de Rivadeneyra (1841-1882), a Spanish poet and playwright who was part of the Romantic movement in Spanish literature. His works, which included plays and lyrical poetry, explored themes of love, passion, and the human condition.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the surname Rivadeneyra, demonstrating its deep roots and prominence in various spheres of Spanish and Latin American society, culture, and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rivadeneyra

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

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

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