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

Robelo, 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 Robelo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Robelo in America

Robelo is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Robelo surname appeared 282 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 Robelo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Robelo 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 Robelo

The surname ROBELO is believed to have originated in Spain, most likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a derivative of the Spanish word "roble," which means oak tree, suggesting a possible connection to a location or occupation related to oak forests or woodworking.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century, appearing in the Cartulario de Valpuesta, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Valpuesta in the province of Burgos, Spain. In these records, the name is spelled "Robelo," indicating a slight variation from the modern spelling.

During the 15th century, the name ROBELO appeared in various municipal records and census documents from the regions of Castile and Andalusia in Spain. This suggests that the name had spread across different parts of the country by that time.

One notable figure bearing the ROBELO surname was Juan ROBELO, a Spanish explorer and conquistador born in 1492 in Seville, Spain. He was part of the expeditions led by Hernán Cortés and participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

Another individual of historical significance was María ROBELO, a 17th-century Spanish noblewoman and landowner from the city of Granada. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and the establishment of several charitable institutions in the region.

In the 18th century, the name ROBELO was found in records from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Cuba. This suggests that individuals with this surname were among the early Spanish settlers in the New World.

One famous bearer of the ROBELO name was Pedro ROBELO, a Mexican artist and painter born in 1789 in Puebla, Mexico. His works, which depicted scenes from Mexican history and culture, are highly regarded and can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Mexico.

Another notable figure was Dolores ROBELO, a Cuban writer and poet born in 1845 in Havana. Her literary works, which explored themes of love, nature, and patriotism, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated today.

While the surname ROBELO is not among the most common in Spain or Latin America, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Robelo

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

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

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