2000
#72,022
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 252
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Rare Last name
Rodriguezlopez
A Spanish double surname combining the common surnames Rodríguez and López.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,678 Americans carry the last name Rodriguezlopez. That puts it at #12,627 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.78 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 127,989 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Rodriguezlopez 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
2.7K
1 in 127,989
Census rank
#12,627
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,335 bearers of the surname Rodriguezlopez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.78 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12627th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Rodriguezlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Rodriguezlopez
The surname RODRIGUEZLOPEZ is of Spanish origin, originating from the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is a combination of two common Spanish surnames, Rodriguez and Lopez, both of which have distinct roots and histories.
Rodriguez is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Rodrigo, which is believed to have originated from the Germanic name Roderick, meaning "famous power." The earliest recorded instances of the name Rodriguez can be traced back to the 9th century in medieval Spain, where it was commonly used among the Visigothic population.
Lopez, on the other hand, is a locational surname that can be traced back to the Latin word "lupus," meaning "wolf." It is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a wolf's den or in an area known for its wolves. The name Lopez gained popularity in Spain during the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon.
The combined surname RODRIGUEZLOPEZ likely emerged as a result of marriage between individuals bearing these two surnames, a common practice in Spanish naming traditions. It is possible that the first instances of this combined surname appeared in records from the 14th or 15th centuries, although specific historical references are scarce.
One notable individual who bore the surname RODRIGUEZLOPEZ was Juan Rodriguez Lopez, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in the conquest of Puerto Rico in the early 16th century. He was born in Seville, Spain, around 1480 and played a crucial role in the colonization efforts of the Spanish Empire in the Caribbean.
Another figure of historical importance was Diego Rodriguez Lopez, a Spanish soldier and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. He participated in several important battles and was known for his bravery and military prowess.
In the 18th century, Pedro Rodriguez Lopez was a Spanish architect and engineer who designed and oversaw the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in various parts of Spain and its colonies. His works included the Royal Palace in Madrid and the fortress of La Cabana in Havana, Cuba.
During the 19th century, Manuel Rodriguez Lopez was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and advocated for liberal reforms. He was born in Seville in 1812 and played a significant role in the political and legal landscape of Spain during his lifetime.
Another notable figure was Antonio Rodriguez Lopez, a Spanish painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his landscape paintings and portraits, and his works can be found in various art galleries and museums across Spain.
While the surname RODRIGUEZLOPEZ has a rich historical background and has been borne by numerous individuals throughout Spanish history, it is important to note that these accounts are based on limited historical records and may be subject to further research and verification.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Rodriguezlopez
Among Census respondents with the surname Rodriguezlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Rodriguezlopez 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 Rodriguezlopez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.5% · 2,277
- White2.1% · 50
- Black or African American0.3% · 6
- Two or more races0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Rodriguezlopez
Rodriguezlopez 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
#25,535
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 967
+715 bearers (+283.7%)
Per 100,000 0.33
Rank movement Up 46,487 places
2020
#12,627
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,335
+1,368 bearers (+141.5%)
Per 100,000 0.78
Rank movement Up 12,908 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #72,022 | 252 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #25,535 | 967 | 0.33 | +715 bearers (+283.7%) | Up 46,487 places |
| 2020 | #12,627 | 2,335 | 0.78 | +1,368 bearers (+141.5%) | Up 12,908 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 Rodriguezlopez 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 | #25,535 | #12,627 | 50.6% |
| Count | 967 | 2,335 | 141.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.33 | 0.78 | 136.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Rodriguezlopez bearers went from 967 to 2,335 (+141.5% change). The surname moved up 12,908 positions in the national ranking, going from #25,535 to #12,627.
FAQ
Rodriguezlopez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Rodriguezlopez?
Name Census estimates that about 2,678 living Americans carry the surname Rodriguezlopez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 127,989 residents.
How common is Rodriguezlopez?
Rodriguezlopez ranks #12,627 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.78 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 2,335 people with the surname Rodriguezlopez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,678), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.78 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.78 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 Rodriguezlopez.
Has Rodriguezlopez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Rodriguezlopez went from 967 recorded bearers to 2,335. That is an increase of 1,368 (+141.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #25,535 to #12,627.
What does the Census say about the background of Rodriguezlopez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Rodriguezlopez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 97.5%. The next largest groups are White (2.1%) 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 Rodriguezlopez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.5% (2,277 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Rodriguezlopez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (97.5%), White (2.1%), 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 Rodriguezlopez (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 Rodriguezlopez mean?
A Spanish double surname combining the common surnames Rodríguez and López. 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 Rodriguezlopez (0.78 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 Rodriguezlopez?
Want to know how many people have the surname Rodriguezlopez? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.