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

Robancho, 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 Robancho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robancho in America

Robancho is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robancho surname appeared 145 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 Robancho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robancho 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 Robancho

The surname Robancho is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the medieval period, with roots that can be traced back to the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France. The name is thought to derive from the Basque word "roban," meaning "rope," and "antxo," a diminutive suffix, suggesting a connection to an ancestor who may have been a rope maker or worked with ropes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Libro de la Cadena, a historical document from the 13th century that chronicles the families and lineages of Navarre. Here, the name is spelled "Rovantxo," which likely evolved into the modern spelling over time. This record suggests that the Robancho family held a prominent position within the Kingdom of Navarre during that era.

In the 15th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Martín Robancho (1425-1498) gained recognition for his contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy. His treatise, "De Virtutibus et Vitiis" (On Virtues and Vices), became widely influential in academic circles across Europe.

During the 16th century, the Robancho name appeared in several historical documents from the region of Catalonia, where a branch of the family had settled. One notable figure was Juana Robancho (1542-1612), a wealthy landowner and patron of the arts, known for her support of local painters and sculptors.

In the 18th century, the Robancho name gained further prominence with the exploits of Captain Diego Robancho (1698-1776), a skilled navigator and explorer in the service of the Spanish Crown. He led several expeditions to the Americas and is credited with mapping uncharted territories in what is now modern-day Mexico and California.

Another prominent figure was General Alonso Robancho (1789-1865), a military leader who played a crucial role in the Spanish resistance against the Napoleonic invasion in the early 19th century. He was renowned for his strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership on the battlefield.

As the Robancho family continued to spread across Spain and beyond, the name appeared in various records and historical accounts, reflecting its enduring presence and significance throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robancho

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

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

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