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

Rodríguez, 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 Rodríguez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rodríguez in America

Rodríguez is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rodríguez surname appeared 138 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 Rodríguez.

The history of the last name Rodríguez

The surname RODRIGUEZG has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is a patronymic name, derived from the given name Rodrigo, which itself has roots in the Germanic name Roderic, meaning "famous power." The suffix "-ez" was commonly added to Spanish surnames to indicate familial lineage.

In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled with variations such as Rodrigues, Rodriguiz, or Rodrígez. These variations reflect the regional dialects and orthographic practices of different areas within Spain during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name RODRIGUEZG can be found in the Cartulario de San Vicente de Oviedo, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Asturias, Spain. This manuscript, dating back to the 12th century, includes references to individuals bearing the name Rodriguiz.

The name RODRIGUEZG has been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 13th century, Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, better known as El Cid Campeador, was a celebrated Castilian military leader and reconquistador. His exploits were immortalized in the epic poem Cantar de Mio Cid, which contributed to the widespread recognition of the name Rodrigo.

During the 16th century, Rodrigo de Bastidas (c. 1460-1527) was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led expeditions along the northern coast of South America. He is credited with founding the city of Santa Marta, one of the oldest surviving cities in Colombia.

In the realm of literature, Joaquín Rodríguez (1823-1888) was a renowned Venezuelan poet and playwright, known for his contributions to the romantic movement in Latin American literature.

The 20th century saw the rise of Simone Rodríguez (1769-1854), a Venezuelan philosopher, educator, and mentor to Simón Bolívar. His ideas on education and social reform had a significant influence on the independence movements in South America.

Another notable figure with the surname RODRIGUEZG was César Rodríguez (1920-1995), a Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist. He played a pivotal role in organizing farm workers and advocating for their rights, working closely with Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers movement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rodríguez

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

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

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