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

Rocero, 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 Rocero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rocero in America

Rocero is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rocero surname appeared 126 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 Rocero.

The history of the last name Rocero

The surname Rocero is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "rocero," which means "one who works with rocks or stone." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals who worked as stonemasons, quarry workers, or in other professions related to the construction and masonry trades.

In the early centuries of its use, the name Rocero was predominantly found in the regions of Castile and Andalusia, where many of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by families involved in the construction of churches, castles, and other significant buildings during the Reconquista period, when the Iberian Peninsula was gradually retaken from Moorish rule.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Rocero can be found in the archives of the city of Toledo, where a document from the year 1437 references a certain Pedro Rocero, who is described as a skilled stonemason. This document provides valuable insight into the occupational origins of the name and its association with the masonry trade.

As the surname spread throughout Spain and its territories, variations in spelling emerged, such as Roceros, Rozero, and Roceiro. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the influence of local languages.

Notable individuals with the surname Rocero throughout history include:

1. Juan Rocero (c. 1550-1620), a renowned architect and master builder from Seville, known for his work on several notable churches and monuments in the city.

2. Magdalena Rocero (c. 1620-1685), a celebrated painter from Madrid, whose works adorned numerous churches and palaces during the Golden Age of Spanish art.

3. Francisco Rocero (1704-1778), a military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1755 to 1762.

4. Alonso Rocero (1810-1891), a prominent landowner and viticulturist from La Rioja, whose vineyards produced some of the finest wines in Spain during the 19th century.

5. María Rocero (1875-1942), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from Málaga, who played a crucial role in establishing educational opportunities for women in southern Spain.

While the surname Rocero has its roots in the medieval period, it has endured through the centuries and continues to be found in various regions of Spain, as well as among Spanish-speaking communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rocero

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

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 Rocero 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.

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

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