2000
#28,974
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 772
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.29
Rare Last name
Roblero
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Robledo, referring to an oak forest or a place with oak trees.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,276 Americans carry the last name Roblero. That puts it at #8,491 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.25 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 80,158 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Roblero surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
4.3K
1 in 80,158
Census rank
#8,491
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,729 bearers of the surname Roblero in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.25 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8491st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Roblero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Roblero
The surname Roblero originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "roble," meaning oak tree, and the suffix "-ero," indicating an occupation or association with oaks. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with oak trees, such as a woodcutter or a carpenter.
The earliest known records of the Roblero surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Castile and Aragon in Spain. It is possible that the name was initially associated with specific locations or villages where oak trees were abundant or where people worked with oak wood.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Roblero surname was Juan Roblero, a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several notable churches and cathedrals in Spain, including the Cathedral of Burgos, which was completed in 1567.
During the 15th century, the Roblero family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, where they were involved in agricultural and landholding activities. One notable member from this period was Fernán Roblero, who served as a military commander during the Reconquista, the period of Christian conquest over Muslim-ruled territories in the Iberian Peninsula.
In the 16th century, the Roblero surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies in the Americas. One notable figure from this time was Pedro Roblero, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.
As the Spanish Empire expanded, the Roblero surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 17th century, a notable figure was María Roblero, a painter and artist from Seville, Spain, who was known for her religious works and portraits.
Over the centuries, the Roblero surname has been associated with various professions and significant historical figures, reflecting the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Spain and its diaspora around the world.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Roblero
Among Census respondents with the surname Roblero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Roblero bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Roblero surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.2% · 3,623
- White2.4% · 90
- Black or African American0.3% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Roblero
Roblero appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#10,539
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,043
+2,271 bearers (+294.2%)
Per 100,000 1.03
Rank movement Up 18,435 places
2020
#8,491
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,729
+686 bearers (+22.5%)
Per 100,000 1.25
Rank movement Up 2,048 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #28,974 | 772 | 0.29 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,539 | 3,043 | 1.03 | +2,271 bearers (+294.2%) | Up 18,435 places |
| 2020 | #8,491 | 3,729 | 1.25 | +686 bearers (+22.5%) | Up 2,048 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Roblero surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,539 | #8,491 | 19.4% |
| Count | 3,043 | 3,729 | 22.5% |
| Per 100K | 1.03 | 1.25 | 21.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Roblero bearers went from 3,043 to 3,729 (+22.5% change). The surname moved up 2,048 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,539 to #8,491.
FAQ
Roblero surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Roblero?
Name Census estimates that about 4,276 living Americans carry the surname Roblero. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 80,158 residents.
How common is Roblero?
Roblero ranks #8,491 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.25 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,729 people with the surname Roblero. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,276), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.25 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.25 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Roblero.
Has Roblero become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Roblero went from 3,043 recorded bearers to 3,729. That is an increase of 686 (+22.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #10,539 to #8,491.
What does the Census say about the background of Roblero?
Among Census respondents with the surname Roblero, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (2.4%) and Black (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Roblero in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (3,623 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Roblero appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.2%), White (2.4%), Black (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Roblero (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Roblero mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Robledo, referring to an oak forest or a place with oak trees. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Roblero (1.25 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Roblero?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Roblero on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.