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

Rivasplata, 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 Rivasplata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rivasplata in America

Rivasplata is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rivasplata surname appeared 129 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 Rivasplata.

The history of the last name Rivasplata

The surname Rivasplata has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a combination of two Spanish words, "rivas" meaning riverbanks and "plata" meaning silver. This suggests that the name may have been associated with a family or individual who lived near riverbanks or worked with silver mining or trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rivasplata can be found in the Libro de la Plata, a 14th-century manuscript documenting the silver trade in Spain. This document mentions a merchant named Juan de Rivasplata, who was involved in the transportation of silver from mines to various cities.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, several individuals bearing the name Rivasplata made their way to the New World. One notable figure was Pedro de Rivasplata, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

Another prominent individual with the surname Rivasplata was Catalina de Rivasplata, a nun and scholar who lived in the late 16th century. She authored several works on religious philosophy and is considered an important figure in the intellectual history of colonial Spain.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Rivasplata family established themselves as landowners and prominent citizens in various regions of Spain. One member, Diego de Rivasplata, was a military officer who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) and received recognition for his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, a notable figure named Juana de Rivasplata gained recognition for her work as an educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in her hometown and worked tirelessly to promote education and equal opportunities for women.

Over the centuries, the surname Rivasplata has spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Latin America, where descendants of Spanish colonists have settled. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling or pronunciation in different regions, its Spanish roots and association with riverbanks and silver remain a significant part of its historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rivasplata

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

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

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