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

Robaina, 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 Robaina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robaina in America

Robaina is the 29041st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robaina surname appeared 817 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 Robaina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robaina 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 Robaina

The surname ROBAINA has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of modern-day Spain and Portugal. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

One theory suggests that ROBAINA is derived from the Latin word "robur," meaning strength or oak tree. This could indicate that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near oak forests or possessed traits of strength and resilience.

Another possible origin is the Catalan word "robaina," which refers to a type of wild herb or plant. This connection may imply that the name was initially given to those involved in agriculture or herbalism.

Early records of the ROBAINA surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various historical documents from the Kingdom of Aragon and the Kingdom of Castile. One notable example is the mention of a certain Rodrigo ROBAINA in the "Cortes de Aragón" (Aragonese Court) records from the year 1292.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a census-like document that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after its reconquest in 1248. This suggests that individuals bearing the ROBAINA surname were among the early settlers in the region.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan ROBAINA (1422-1498) was recorded as a renowned architect and master builder in the city of Barcelona. He was responsible for the construction of several notable structures, including the Gothic-style Chapel of Santa Eulalia in the Barcelona Cathedral.

In the 16th century, the ROBAINA surname gained prominence in the Canary Islands, where a family of that name established themselves as wealthy landowners and traders. One prominent member was Alonso ROBAINA (1524-1604), who served as a councilor and regidor (magistrate) in the city of Las Palmas.

The 17th century saw the spread of the ROBAINA surname across the Spanish Empire, with individuals bearing the name documented in various colonial records from the Americas. For example, Diego ROBAINA (1638-1712) was a notable explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Throughout history, the ROBAINA surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, military leaders, artists, and politicians. One notable figure was Miguel ROBAINA (1815-1892), a Cuban poet and playwright who was celebrated for his lyrical works and contributions to the island's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robaina

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

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

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