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

Robayo, 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 Robayo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robayo in America

Robayo is the 39607th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robayo surname appeared 555 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 Robayo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robayo 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 Robayo

The surname ROBAYO has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "roble," which means oak tree, and the suffix "ayo," which was commonly used to denote a place or locality. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a place or region where oak trees were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ROBAYO surname can be found in the 1587 census records of Seville, Spain. The name appeared as "Robaio," which is likely an early spelling variation. It is also worth noting that the Spanish city of Robledo, derived from the same root word "roble," meaning oak tree, shares similarities with the ROBAYO surname, suggesting a possible connection to that region.

During the 17th century, the ROBAYO name appears in various historical records, including the 1623 baptismal records of the Church of San Miguel in Madrid. Here, the name is recorded as "Robayo," reflecting a closer resemblance to its modern spelling.

In the 18th century, the ROBAYO surname gained further prominence. One notable figure was Juan Antonio Robayo, a Spanish military officer born in 1724 who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. His bravery and leadership earned him several honors and distinctions.

Another significant individual bearing the ROBAYO surname was María de Robayo, a renowned poet and writer from Seville, who lived from 1758 to 1832. Her works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the literary culture of her time.

In the 19th century, the ROBAYO name continued to be represented across different fields. Manuel Robayo (1803-1879) was a influential Spanish lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Parliament during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

As the surname spread beyond Spain, it also gained a presence in Latin American countries. One notable figure was Pedro Robayo (1867-1942), a Colombian writer and journalist who played a significant role in the literary scene of his country.

While the ROBAYO surname may have originated in Spain, it has since been adopted by families in various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries like Colombia, where it has a strong presence today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robayo

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

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

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