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

Rivira, 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 Rivira surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rivira in America

Rivira is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rivira surname appeared 131 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 Rivira.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rivira 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 Rivira

The surname RIVIRA is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, specifically in the vicinity of the Ebro River. The name is derived from the Latin word "riparia," meaning "riverbank" or "shore," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided near a river or coastal area.

In the 13th century, records show the name being spelled as "Ribera," which later evolved into the variant form "RIVIRA." This evolution in spelling is a common occurrence in the historical development of surnames, often reflecting regional dialects and linguistic variations.

One of the earliest known references to the name RIVIRA can be found in the "Fogatge de Catalunya," a census-like document from 1497. This document lists several individuals bearing the surname RIVIRA, indicating its presence in the region during that time period.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname RIVIRA include:

1. Juan RIVIRA (c. 1560-1625), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraiture during the Renaissance era.
2. Martín RIVIRA (1590-1670), a Catalan poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.
3. Isabel RIVIRA (1720-1795), a prominent figure in the Spanish Enlightenment movement, known for her contributions to philosophy and education.
4. Antonio RIVIRA (1830-1902), a Spanish military officer who played a significant role in the Carlist Wars of the 19th century.
5. María RIVIRA (1875-1953), a pioneering Spanish feminist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and suffrage.

The surname RIVIRA has also been associated with various place names throughout Spain, particularly those derived from the word "ribera" or "rivera," such as Ribera del Duero, a wine-producing region in northern Spain, and Rivera de Gata, a municipality in the province of Cáceres.

While the surname RIVIRA may have originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural influences. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich history and linguistic traditions of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rivira

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

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

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